Notes September 8

• After the events of the Battle of Hastings and what it cause, the House of Plantagenet went to England. 
• The House ruled from 1154- 1485
• Famous Plantagenets: Henry II, Richard I "The Lionhearted"
• Henry's purpose was to gain back land lost in England
• Richard was considered "good" as opposed to "bad" as was his brother John. 
• The Magna Carta that was signed by King John would ultimately lead to the parliamentary system 
• The Crusades were fought over the two most coveted countries in the East, Constantinople and Jerusalem. 

Timeline:

• Henry II
• Richard I
• John
• Henry III- Created most of the aesthetics of England. 
• Edward I- Most successful in battles against the Scots. 
• Edward II
• Edward III
• Richard II
• Henry IV
• Henry V- Defeated the French

• The greatest Scottish heroes were William Wallace and Robert the Bruce