Ch+20+State+Structure


 * State Structure In Western Europe During the High Middle Ages***


 * Early Superpower States**


 * European states began to appear in the late 10th century.
 * The main states were the Holy Roman Empire, England, France, Italy, and Castile
 * England and France created centralized regions.
 * The European states often competed for land


 * The Roman Name**


 * Otto I, a German Saxon King, set up the Holy Roman Empire
 * It was only "Roman" in name.
 * The popes and emperors could not take control of one another.
 * Authority of the pope could stop the decisions of the emperor.
 * EX: Investiture Contest. Pope Gregory VII excommunicated Henry IV for challenging him.