Strengths & Weaknesses of Political Challenges
History: KS3, topic 1.9.4
Strengths & Weaknesses of Political Challenges
Political challenges led to balanced governance but caused instability and conflict.
Advantages
- Political challenges often forced English monarchs to share power with:
- Nobles
- Parliament
- Sharing power led to a more balanced governance structure.
- Some kings hated the new governance structure.
Challenges
- Political challenges also led to periods of:
- Instability
- Conflict
- Challenges to the monarch’s authority
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