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Chapter 6, Section 2. III. Trade and Cities. III. Trade and Cities. After Roman Empire, much trade ended. III. Trade and Cities. After Roman Empire, much trade ended Technology Increased Trade Cities like Venice and Flanders grew large and wealthy Trade fairs (N. Europe and Asia).
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Chapter 6, Section 2 III. Trade and Cities
III. Trade and Cities • After Roman Empire, much trade ended
III. Trade and Cities • After Roman Empire, much trade ended • Technology Increased Trade • Cities like Venice and Flanders grew large and wealthy • Trade fairs (N. Europe and Asia)
III. Trade and Cities • Bartering Money • Towns under control of Lord • Townspeople pay Taxes • Lord/Noble gives rights • Buy and sell property • Fight in the Army
III. Cities and Towns • City Council: Town government (often controlled by wealthy) • Guilds: Craftsmen business groups • Set Limits on quantity • Decided who would enter trade
III. Trade and Cities • Apprentice: Learned from master.
III. Trade and Cities • Apprentice: Learned from master. • Medieval Cities • Crowded • Dirty • Polluted • Women: • Cooked and raised children • Helped Husbands with Trade