Ch+20+Technology_Demography


 * Regional Kingdoms of Europe**


 * Holy Roman Empire in Germany: became the Holy Roman Empire when Pope John XII proclaimed Otto of Saxony emperor in 962.
 * French Monarchy: began when nobles elected Hugh Capet as king in 987.
 * English Monarchy: began when William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066.
 * Regional States in Italy, Spain, and Portugal: were based on powerful trading cities and religious groups.


 * Technological Advaces**


 * The horse shoe: helped to prevent the splitting of the horse's hooves in the soil.
 * The horse collar: improved the amount of land that could be cultivated by allowing the horses to pull a heavier load without choking from the weight they pulled.
 * There were also advances in textile production, especially in wool production.
 * These technological advances increased the amount of surplus crop, which in turn allowed the population to grow.

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