French Medieval Monarchs WebQuestEssential QuestionHow did French medieval monarchs build and expand royal power, and how did their decisions shape the development of France during the Middle Ages? BackgroundDuring the Middle Ages, France was ruled by powerful kings whose actions shaped the country’s identity, government, laws, and military strength. From the early Capetian kings who slowly increased royal authority, to monarchs like Philip II, Louis IX, and Charles VII, each ruler played a rol