Question

How did Hugh Capet contribute to the development of a national identity in France?

Answer 1

He used diplomatic maneuvering and alliances to increase French Territory and centralize its Government
Before this, France was no more than a collection of small Feudal Territories

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Answer 2

With the reign of Hugh Capet La Francia occidentalis was definitively separated from the Empire and the first Capeto, like his successors, put all his energy into creating a continuous dynasty, consolidating his power over his domains and associating his son Robert II the throne Pious on Christmas Day 987.3 The crown was, in effect, transmitted to his son after his death in 996. The house of the capetos thus founded will last more than eight centuries and will give rise to royal dynasties in Spain, Portugal, Brazil , Italy, Hungary and Poland.