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Feudal System. 17.3 Chapter 17 Section 3. Vikings, Magyars, and Muslim invasions caused the feudal system . Frank kings could NOT defend the whole territory. Knights and Land. Knights- soldiers who fought on horseback Nobles gave fiefs (land) to knights in exchange for protection
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Feudal System 17.3 Chapter 17 Section 3
Vikings, Magyars, and Muslim invasions caused the feudal system. • Frank kings could NOT defend the whole territory
Knights and Land • Knights-soldiers who fought on horseback • Nobles gave fiefs (land) to knights in exchange for protection • Due to the agreement changed terms • Nobles = lords • Knights = vassals
Feudal System • Feudalism-relationship between lords and vassals • LAND FOR PROTECTION
Duties • Lords • Support vassals in battle • Had to be fair • Built castles • Vassals • Fights for the lord • Provide food and shelter for visiting lords • Could accept multiple fiefs • Could become lords
Feudalism Spreads • First created by the Franks • Spread throughout Europe • William the Conqueror • French • Invaded and captured Britain in 1066 • Battle of Hastings • Rewarded knightswith giving them land • Start of feudalism in Britain
ManorSystem • Manor-large estate owned by a knight • 1/4 – 1/3 personal use • Rest divided up • Serfs- tied to the land • Not slaves • Had to have permission to leave • Had lord’s protection • Skilled workers
Manor Lords • Lords controlledeverything • Word was law • Controlled taxes
Women in the Middle Ages • Had fewer rights than men • Still had important roles in society • Eleanor of Aquitaine • Great political power • Married two kings
Towns grow • After 1000 cities grew due to population and trade