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Feudalism

Feudalism . SOL WH1.9b. Influence of Barbarians. Manors with castles provided protection Trade was disrupted and towns declined Strengthened the feudal system. Feudalism. Developed in response to the instability of life after the decline of the Roman Empire

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Feudalism

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  1. Feudalism SOL WH1.9b

  2. Influence of Barbarians Manors with castles provided protection Trade was disrupted and towns declined Strengthened the feudal system

  3. Feudalism • Developed in response to the instability of life after the decline of the Roman Empire • Rich, powerful rulers granted land (fief) to lesser lords (vassals) in exchange for loyalty (fielty), soldiers, and food • Peasants and serfs farmed the land of nobles in exchange for protection during war • Relationships between classes

  4. The Great Chain of Being • Social hierarchy existed to maintain order. • People's roles in life were determined by their birth and were not generally questioned. • Created a secure, productive way of life. • Is it better to be safe or free?

  5. The Pope • God’s representative on Earth • Papal supremacy– held power over all secular rulers

  6. Monarchs • Supreme ruler believed to have been chosen by God • Granted land and titles to people in exchange for loyalty and service

  7. Clergy • Provided sacraments, education, and preserved learning • Often the only literate people in a village • Bishops • Abbots/Abbesses • Monks/Nuns • Priests

  8. Nobility • Local rulers • Offered protection to serfs in exchange for labor on manors (self-sufficient farms) • Raised armies for the king • Examples • Duke/Duchess • Earl/Countess • Knight/Lady

  9. Merchants • New middle class • Artisans and craftsman • Blacksmiths • Carpenters • Masons • Traded goods across Europe

  10. Peasants • Serfs—peasants bound to a manor • Life was nasty, brutish, and short • Labor force – had Sundays and holy days (holidays) off • Servants • Farmers

  11. Dregs of Society • People no one wants around • Foreigners • Beggars • Lepers • Criminals • Vagrants

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