Furthermore, Charlemagne also took a strict adherence towards adhering to Christianity. Over time under his rule, this is where the concept of Christendom begins to unfold. Religion became an important outlet from oppression, poverty and strife, for individuals during Medieval Europe. The major religion under Charlemagne's empire was Christianity which he viewed as the major unifying force of his empire. He also was the protector of the papacy through supervising and approving papal elections. Ultimately, in Charlemagne's eyes, it was his duty to maintain strict adherence to God through the practice of Christianity. As a result, individuals under his empire who were under the influence of Christianity, developed an identity that aligned with the values of Christianity. Moving forward, one must begin to…show more content… However, before beginning this discussion, one must understand the relevance of the concept that was presented through the discussion of the Magna Carta. The increase of liberties of individuals became a means of unification. This is directly related to development of the national identity of England. The Magna Carta developed some foundational principles in England that would continuously shape the law. For instance, under the Magna Carta, the king could not force taxes without the consent of his subjects, people could not be arrested and imprisoned without a warrant, and no free individual could be arrested until he was judged to be guilty. Most importantly, the Magna Carta ultimately lead to the development of a system of government that would represent the common people of England, the Parliament. Ultimately, the restrictions that rulers had under law, particularly in England, favored the people of England and fostered a source of national identity as they were no longer so forcibly bound to their ruler, but rather serving their
