C. France 1. South France - a distinct culture. Remained independent minded Albigensian Crusade 3. Rising Power of French Kings. Piecemeal acquisition of territory stopped any national council emerging.
Aristocracy loses power in politics.
But not in all areas. Lack of National consciousness in France until 100 years war. D. England 1. The conquest and centralization 2. Power of Henry I and Henry II Noble rebellions under Stephen Destruction of Castles 3.