Feualism & Manorialism

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Feudalism & Manorialism

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Feudalism & Manorialism

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You are a peasant in the Middle Ages, living on the land of a noble. Although you and your family work very hard for many hours of the day, much of the food you grow goes to the noble and his family. Your house is very small, and it has a dirt floor. Your parents are tired and weak, and you wish you could do something to improve your lives.Is there any way you could change your life?

Starter: The Pursuit of Happyness

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Strong, local leaders• Kings were powerless against these invaders.• The invaders were swift and the kings could not mount a

defense before the invaders had come and gone.• As a result, the responsibility for protection fell to local

lords. These lords promised to protect the people and their homes in their area.

• In return the people pledged their service and loyalty to this lord.

• This system of loyalty and protection became known as feudalism.

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Manorialism – Economic System• Nobles and non-nobles (peasants) take part in this system• Powerful lords built castles where they could safely live, along with

their staff. These massive plots of land became known as manors. • A manor was self-sufficient, meaning that everything needed to

survive could be located on the property. • Produce/goods/work were exchanged by peasants for protection on

the manor• Lords own the land and the peasants

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Feudalism – Political/Military System• Nobles (lords/gentlemen) only to take part in this system• Land (fief) is given in exchange for swearing homage and promising

military service to the King/lord• Land is wealth and power

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King – provides money, recruits army on demand, grants land to his lords.

Lords and Vassels –protect the king and manage the territory.

Kinghts – protect both the King and lords.

Peasants and Serfs –work the land.