Feudalism/Magna Carta Flashcards
Why was the feudalism created
Developed as a result of frequent invasions in Western Europe
What’s the fief
Land
The person was granted land in return for what
Loyalty or military service
Why were the nights obligations to the Lord
Provide military service remain loyal and faithful and give money on special occasions
What were the lords obligations to the nights
Give land protect from attack resolve disputes between nights
Who was the king of England in 1215
King John
Why was the change needed
He imprisoned his own people without cause the commonly broke his word He placed heavy taxes on his people to fund a failed war with friends
Magna Carta in Latin
The great charter
How did the people confront the king
People band together with the weapons to confront the king
What was so special about the Magna Carta
First document to limit the power of the king
The Magna Carta was the first step in creating a
Parliament
Feudalism social structure
Keying Nobles nights peasants
