Question

In Medieval Europe areas like England, France, the Papal States, the Holy Roman Empire, and the Byzantine Empire had a different leader. Why do you think Europe had no single government during the Middle Ages?

So I was kind of thinking that maybe it was because the area was so big and they just needed to split the land up and one government wouldn't be able to control that many people. But I feel like that isn't right could I have some input.

Answer 1

That's right. Also think about travel time. It took eight to twelve hours to travel 50 miles in a horse and carriage.

Answer 2

Also -- even with our electronic communications, fast trains and planes, Europe is still having a lot of trouble operating under the European Union government. Different groups of people seem to have different governmental needs.