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Feudalism

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a social system that existed in Europe during the Middle Ages in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and the use of land in return.

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The 3 Fs of Feudalism

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Fief, Faith, Fealty

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What is the Doomsday Book?

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A historical written record was created after William won the battle of Hastings. It detailed all of the landholdings in Europe.

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Why was land important in feudal Europe?

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The land was used to grow crops and industrize resources.

The land was home and form of employment and money for many.

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Why did feudalism fall apart?

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Feudalism fell because of the Black Death War that killed multiple serfs and peasants crippling the industry.
Feudalism fell because of the political changes and bad leadership.
Constant invasions of land made it impossible to grow crops.
Serf/peasant rebellions

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Fief

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an estate of land, especially one held on condition of feudal service.

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Contract

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A formal written agreements

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Serf

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A peasant lowest rank in the feudal pyramid

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Ward

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an administrative division of a city or organization that typically elects and is represented by a councilor or councilors.

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The manor system

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The Manor System refers to a system of agricultural estates in the Middle Ages, owned by a Lord and run by serfs or peasants. The Lords provided safety and protection from outside threats and the serfs or peasants provided labor to run the manor.

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Tenant-in-chief/baron

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Under the feudal system, a person held land directly from the king. This was often written as ‘tenant in capite’. Such a person was usually the owner of many manors, which he sublet to lords of minor owners.

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What was the role of the lord in the feudal system?

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The lord owned the land and everything in it. He would keep the peasants safe in return for their service. The lord, in return, would provide the king with soldiers or taxes. Under the feudal system land was granted to people for service.

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The pyramid of feudalism

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King/Queen
Nobles/Lords
Vassals/Knights
Traders/Farmers/Craftsmen
peasants/serfs
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The battle of Hastings

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Happened in 1066.
After King Edward, the Confessor died without a direct hire.
Three men claimed the throne.
Harold Godwinson
Harald Haradrada
William The Conquer
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The life of a knight

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A knight leaves the first 7 years of their life learning basic etiquette from female figures in the home.
At 7 they would became pages and serve the lords

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The life of a knight

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A knight leaves the first 7 years of their life learning basic etiquette from female figures in the home.
At 7 they would become pages and serve the lords of their manor.
At 14 they would become squires, and be knights in training escorting knights into battle, arranging their death sendoffs, Taking care of their weapons and amour.
At 18-21 squires are eligible to become knights.

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What skills does the knight do to know?

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SwordFighting, Swimming, Archery, Horse Riding, Dancing, weapon combat, the chivalric code.

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What is chivalry?

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A code/oath knights took to show honor

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What are is code Fair Play

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Fair Play
Never attack an unarmed foe.
Never charge an unhorsed opponent.
Never attack from behind.
Avoid Cheating
Avoid torture
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Nobility in the code of honor

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Nobility
Exhibit self-discipline
Show respect to authority
Obey the law
Administer Justice
Protect the innocent
Respect the women
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ualor in the code

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Ualor
Exhibit courage in word and deed 
Avenge the wronged
Defend the weak and innocent
Fight with honour 
Never abandon a friend, ally or noble cause.
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Honour in the code

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Honour 
Always keep one's word
Always maintain one's principle.
Never betray a confidence or comrade.
Avoid deception
Respect life
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Courtesy and Loyalty

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Courtesy
Exhibit manners
be polite and attentive
Be respectful of host, authority, and women.

Loyalty
To God

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