What Type Of Government Emerged During The Medieval Period?

1.) Discuss the Emergence of Europe during the medieval period. What dynasties emerged and what type of government evolved in these kingdoms? Be sure to mention the leaders and their contributions to medieval life.

During the medieval period in Europe, many dynasties would emerge and succeed each other, controlled by powerful leaders. Their actions would bring countless contributions to medieval life, as well as new conflicts among the groups they ruled. Ultimately, this will cause Europe as we know it to begin taking shape, and the origin points of some modern-day European nations can be traced back to this era (if not even farther back). A new and more decentralized political system, feudalism, would also begin to emerge during this period,
He came to power in 481, and notably weakened the power of the once prominent Roman Empire further in 486 upon defeating them in battle. His conversion to Catholicism was also significant, as Arian Christianity was more prevalent among the tribes he now ruled. This naturally leads to religious conversion among many of his people. His rule ended in 509 and marked the beginning of the Merovingian dynasty, which continued for two centuries before being succeeded by the Carolingian dynasty. Class Notes, The Emergence of Europe The Carolingian dynasty’s most prominent leader was Charlemagne, who became King of the Franks in 768; he would also eventually come to be Emperor of the Romans in 800 after conquering Italy. He transformed the Frankish kingdom into an empire, encompassing most of Western and Central Europe. Charlemagne also gave rise to the Carolingian Renaissance, a revival of culture that created a common European identity; it is due to this (as well as the general strength of his impact) that Charlemagne is referred to as “the father of Europe”. The Carolingian Renaissance notably ceased the cultural decline resulting from the waning of Rome’s influence.
The actions of strong rulers and monarchies, which could maintain central authority and expand their territory, were one of the main factors that allowed England and France to successfully unify. However, other countries that now form modern Europe like Germany and Italy would remain fragmented during the Middle Ages, and did not become unified until the 19th century. This can be attributed in part to issues with the church, which led to internal struggles that drove focus away from potential unification. (Class Notes, Europe Turns Outward) England in the 5th century was not unified at the time, being split into several kingdoms, and was occupied by Anglo-Saxons. Eventually, Viking invasions in the 8th and 9th centuries would force them all into the kingdom of Wessex. The King of Wessex from 871 to 899, Alfred the Great, was a capable leader who would manage to defend against the Vikings and begin to take control of England, a task carried on by his successors. However, this unification was short-lived as England would fall to a second wave of Viking invaders. The North Sea Empire that now controlled them soon crumbled, though, and the Anglo-Saxon heir Edward the Confessor came to power. Edward’s death caused three candidates to compete for the throne, with William the Duke of Normandy being