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2. The High Middle Ages 3. James Chase 4. Historical: The High Middle Ages was a time of change and difficulty. Events such as the Magna Carta and the Black death influenced Englands government and The U.S today. One article states “The influence of Magna Carta can be seen in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights” (Alchin 1). The Magna Carta limited the power of the king showing that he did not have full control. This document had a major affect on England's government changing how power was used. Now the U.S constitution and Bill of rights have used the Magna Carta as an outline shaping the government today. It is stated “Victims had no idea what had caused the disease. Neither did the physicians in the Middle Ages” (Alchin 1). The Black death had massive casualties and an increase in medicine and research. The research from the Black Death has helped with the discovery of new medicines and vaccines today. The High Middle ages helped shape the U.S. government as well as medicine in the U.S. due to the Black Death and the Magna Carta. 5. Works Cited: Alchin, Linda. "Middle Ages History." Middle Ages History. N.p., 12 July 2014. Web. 26 Aug. 2014. Trueman, Chris. "Magna Carta." Magna Carta. N.p., 2013. Web. 27 Aug. 2014.

 2. The High Middle Ages 3. Reed Neuser 4. Cultural: The High Middle Ages, although simply follows the early Middle Ages, marks the an era in which 11th century society truly began to flourish and excel. The beginning of the High Middle Ages sparked the formation of the “Intellectual Renaissance” and societal flowering. One article states, “ In terms of material culture and political structure, the High Middle Ages saw medievalism at its peak” (Snell 1). Broadening of the Christian faith, and expansion of philosophical knowledge were aspects of this time era that perpetuated success. This time era served as a catalyst for modern day establishments and cultural norms. These elements of the era such as the expansion of the centralized church, security and prosperity, and strengthening of scholasticism invigorated the prosperous and unified mood of the era. One article states, “...their system of [|guilds]  perpetuated the Christian and medieval spirit of economic life, which stressed the collective entity…”(“The High Middle Ages”). The time period in which we define as the “High Middle Ages” enhanced creativity, dynamics, and overall coherence of society. 5. Snell, Melissa. "The Early and High Middle Ages - Medieval History."About.com Medieval History. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Aug. 2014.

"Middle Ages." Infoplease. Infoplease, n.d. Web. 28 Aug. 2014.

1. Visual 2. Aim 3. Ian Powell 4. Aim: The High Middle Ages are said to have been from 967 a.d. to 1050 a.d in Europe. One professor states, “Europe didn't amount to much. Illiteracy, starvation, and disease were the norm” (Daileader).  The Catholic Church was gaining power and becoming universal during this time era. Eventually the church was considered the government in most of the cities in Europe. This caused a spread of Christianity throughout Europe, and led to crusades in the middle east that were over religion. The aim of the High Middle Ages in “The Inferno” was to show how quickly religion took over the country. Many of the characters in the book are most likely Christian because of how widespread the religion was at the time. If the character was not Christian they are most likely shunned and seen as a horrid person. 5. Works Cited "High Middle Ages, 967 - 1050." High Middle Ages, 967 - 1050. Web. 28 Aug. 2014.  "High Middle Ages." English. Web. 28 Aug. 2014.

1.Visual  2. Audience 3. Ian Powell 4. Audience: The audience from Dante Alighieri's, “The Inferno”, targeted the higher class. Many people in middle and lower class were not able to read. Simon Newman states that “The whole education system was designed to keep serfs and peasants uneducated” (Newman 1).Many peasants did not know how to read or write during this age because they were mainly used for physical labor. Woman in the middle ages were not taught like men even if they were higher class. Mr. Donn states that <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">“During the Middle Ages, girls were not taught to read and write, unlike boys” (Mr. Donn 1). So it was targeted towards the men that could read in the high middle ages. Therefore, the clergy and the upper class, like kings and noblemen, would be the only ones able to read “The Inferno.” <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">5. Works Cited Newman, Simon. "Education in the Middle Ages." The Finer Times: War, Crime and History Resource. Web. 28 Aug. 2014.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">“The Manorial System Common People.” Mrdonn.org., n.d. Web. 30. Aug 2012.