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European Middle Ages Dbq Analysis

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In the European Middle Ages, there is much evidence supporting one's theory that Europe was not in a dark age, but instead it was flourishing into a new age of advancements in cathedrals and universities, law and order to the chaotic society, and the Magna Carta. For example, bringing the law and order to a disordered and chaotic society was a huge growth improvement. According to document A from Medieval Economic Laws, “If any one refuses to negotiate a purchase or a sale, they can bring the case before the king”. Before and during the plague most of the government structures fell within Europe, many revolts were happening with the kings, and in order to bring society back to where it was, the government was forced to strengthen laws, but

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