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Understanding Citizens' Rights and the Influence of the Christian Church in Medieval Society

This text explores the fundamental rights guaranteed to citizens of the United States and the significance of these rights in ensuring government accountability. It delves into the historical context of the Christian Church in medieval society, detailing its political power, wealth, and influence over laws and society. Additionally, it discusses key historical events like the signing of the Magna Carta, which laid the groundwork for individual liberties and democratic ideals by limiting the power of the monarchy. The interplay between governance and religious authority is a critical theme.

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Understanding Citizens' Rights and the Influence of the Christian Church in Medieval Society

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  1. DO NOW What rights are guaranteed to you as citizens of the United States? How would your life be different if these rights were not guaranteed-if government officials could rule however they pleased?

  2. The Christian Church • Position in Medieval Society: • Source of stability/leadership • Broad political powers • Leading landowner • Very wealthy • Hierarchy • Pope: supreme authority • Cardinals: pope’s advisers and electors

  3. The Christian Church Con’d • Powers • Tithe: tax equaling 1/10 of a Christian’s income • Excommunication: kicking out heretics from the church, promising eternal damnation • Interdict: Excommunication of an entire region • Law: canon law • Problems: • Nobles appointing friends/relatives to high church positions • Charged high fees for church services

  4. Magna Carta “The Great Charter”

  5. William the Conqueror • Struggle for power between lords/kings • Resulted in two new kingdoms: England and France • People of England: Anglo-Saxons • 1065: Anglo-Saxon king dies • English duke takes the throne: William the Conqueror (1066-1087) • Brought feudalism from France • Laid foundation for strong monarchy in England

  6. King John Successor of William the Conqueror 1215: demands that nobles pay higher taxes to support wars in France Nobles force K.J. to sign Magna Carta

  7. Magna Carta • Protected liberties of the nobles • Provided basic outline of rights • No new taxes without consent of nobles/church leaders • Juries • Significance: • King must adhere to document or face being overthrown • Basis for key democratic ideals: limits on executive power

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