1/24: Top ten list of things Europeans did to get more power

1. Conquest of other territories.

2. Repelling invaders and uniting the people.

3. Claim the throne from a relative

4. Spread power through trading routes

5. Send Bailiffs to insure the king's rule is present throughout the kingdom and collect taxes.

6. Take power from the lords through a parliament

7. Have unconditional desire to gain land.

8. Mold cultures into one people

9. Be motivated by previous generations' failures.

10. Have ambition to gain power

Revised (Mr Crandel's list)

 1. Common set of laws (Henry the Second)-Incorrect

 2. State officials to enforce the laws (Philip Augustus)

 3. Court system for centralized justice (Henry the Second, Louis the Ninth)-Incorrect

 4. Tax collection by the central government (Philip Augustus, William the Conqueror)

 5. Get those who are a threat to you part of the system (Edward the First)

 6. Standing Army loyal to the king (Philip Augustus)-Not in reading

 7. Get religion to confirm or approve your power (Philip the Fourth)-Incorrect