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The Middle Ages

The Middle Ages. 1066-1485. I. The Normans. A. Led by William the Conqueror B. Defeat Anglo-Saxons in 1066 C. Bring to England: 1. French language 2. Social system-- feudalism 3. Property taxes. II. Feudalism. King gives barons portions of his land Knights protect the land

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The Middle Ages

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  1. The Middle Ages 1066-1485

  2. I. The Normans A. Led by William the Conqueror B. Defeat Anglo-Saxons in 1066 C. Bring to England: 1. French language 2. Social system-- feudalism 3. Property taxes

  3. II. Feudalism • King gives barons portions of his land • Knights protect the land • Serfs work the land

  4. III. Knighthood • Must abide by their code of chivalry • Must be loyal to their barons • May participate in courtly love (serve and adore a lady of the court in a nonsexual relationship)

  5. IV. Literature • Plays about Bible stories are popular on holidays • Ballads (songs/poems) are recited or sung at home and in alehouses • Stories are written about knights’ adventures—romances • The Canterbury Tales (a collection of short stories) is the first great piece of English literature

  6. V. Historical Change • Women had no rights and were always subservient to men.

  7. B. The archbishop of Canterbury (St. Thomas) is murdered in his cathedral by four of the king’s knights.

  8. C. The Magna Carta (a precursor to our Constitution) is signed in 1215 to limit a king’s power.

  9. Monasteries continued to be the learning centers; however, monks reverted to writing in Latin.

  10. E. A merchant/middle class developed as the population grew in cities

  11. VI. The Black Death Disease spread by fleas B. Wiped out 1/3 of Europe’s population C. Serfs leave the country & move to cities D. Brings an end to feudalism and the middle ages.

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