Isabella, Spain, & WIL 2.5

We read through Eleanor of Aquitaine yesterday and Isabella of Spain today.  My notes are pasted below.  I then shared a story about Edward I, John, and a certain English lord.  Robin Hood.  You were then given time to work on your Nations Chart.  Oh, and I added an interesting WIL question.

WIL 2.5 Cannibalism
If faced with death by starvation or the consumption of (dead) human flesh (maybe even family or friends), which decision would you make?

Eleanor of Aquitaine Notes

1122-1204 - Lived during the Crusades

Queen of Both England & France at different times

Could Read & Write Latin, as well as Provencal, which would later become French.

Beautiful, Industrious, Intelligent

1137 - Married Louis VII and became Queen of France

She was 15, he was 16

Often "controlled" Henry, which threatened him

Divorced in 1152

The church granted an annulment, basically saying the marriage never happened.

Two months later...married Henry II of England

She was 29, he was 18

1154 - Became Queen when Henry II became King

Had 5 sons & 3 daughters

1168 - Separated from Henry II and moved back to France

1173 - Two sons, under her guidance, rose up against their father, Henry II

Henry put down rebellion, but forgave his sons

Her son, Richard I, became King of England

Richard I led Third Crusade, leaving his brother, John, in charge

John's rule was plagued by high taxation and corruption

Story of Robin Hood was born

1204 - Eleanor dies at the age of 82

Spain's Isabella & Reconquista
Queen of Castile
Devout Catholic
Married to Ferdinand of Aragon
Unified Spain
     Codified Laws
     Standardize currency
     Patrons of the arts
     Supported Columbus' journey
Completed Reconquista
     Reconquered Iberian Peninsula from Muslim Moors
     Forced Jews to Convert to Catholicism or leave
     MANY of Spain's experienced artisans, businesses, and banks left