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Feudalism & the Manor Economy

Problems in Europe The destruction of Charlemagne’s empire led to widespread CHAOS in Western EuropeThe destruction of Charlemagne’s empire led to widespread CHAOS in Western Europe

Problems in Europe Political turmoil, economic decline, enemy invasions & constant warfarePolitical turmoil, economic decline, enemy invasions & constant warfare

Invaders attack!Invaders attack! –Vikings, nomads, Muslims Central authority was powerless to protect people from this chaosCentral authority was powerless to protect people from this chaos So who did Europeans look to for protection?So who did Europeans look to for protection? Wealthy landowners (aka Lords)Wealthy landowners (aka Lords) Problems in Europe

Emergence of Feudalism

Led to a new system of governing & landholdingLed to a new system of governing & landholding Feudalism:Feudalism: A political, economic, & social system based on mutual obligations between lords & vassalsA political, economic, & social system based on mutual obligations between lords & vassals

STATUS OBLIGATION OBLIGATION Lord Protection & land for his vassals Knight Loyalty to his lord & defense of his lord’s land in exchange for a fief (land grant); could be wealthy or poor Vassal Loyalty to his lord (military service, payments & advice) in exchange for a fief; could be wealthy nobles or serfs (peasants)

Social Classes Medieval feudal system classifies people into 3 social groups:Medieval feudal system classifies people into 3 social groups: –Those who fight: nobles & knights –Those who pray: monks, nuns, leaders of Church –Those who work: peasants

Social Classes Social class is usually inherited; majority of people are peasantsSocial class is usually inherited; majority of people are peasants Most peasants are serfs – people lawfully bound to place of birthMost peasants are serfs – people lawfully bound to place of birth –can’t be bought/sold –can’t leave the land without permission –what they produce belongs to their lord

(LORDS, BARONS, BISHOPS) (SERFS)

The Feudal Pyramid Discussion Questions:Discussion Questions: How was your social class determined?How was your social class determined? Could a lord also be a vassal?Could a lord also be a vassal? Why is there a cross at the top of the pyramid?Why is there a cross at the top of the pyramid? What was the role of the peasants?What was the role of the peasants? How were serfs different from slaves?How were serfs different from slaves?

Manorialism

The Medieval Manor Manor:Manor: The lord’s estateThe lord’s estate Manorialism:Manorialism: The economic side of feudalismThe economic side of feudalism

The Medieval Manor Manors varied in size & included:Manors varied in size & included: –the lord’s house –pastures & fields –forested areas –a church –a village where peasants lived The goal of every manor was to be SELF-SUFFICIENT;WHY?The goal of every manor was to be SELF-SUFFICIENT;WHY?

Harsh Manor Life Peasants pay tax to use mill & bakeryPeasants pay tax to use mill & bakery Pay a tithe to the priestPay a tithe to the priest Tithe: Church tax – is equal to 1/10th of a peasant’s incomeTithe: Church tax – is equal to 1/10th of a peasant’s income

Harsh Manor Life Serfs live in crowded cottages with dirt floors, straw bedsSerfs live in crowded cottages with dirt floors, straw beds Daily life consists of raising crops, livestock; feeding & clothing familyDaily life consists of raising crops, livestock; feeding & clothing family

Harsh Manor Life Poor diet, illness, malnutrition make life expectancy 35 yearsPoor diet, illness, malnutrition make life expectancy 35 years Serfs generally accept their lives as part of God’s planSerfs generally accept their lives as part of God’s plan

Exit Ticket How did the simulation go for you today?How did the simulation go for you today? What was your role? How did you feel about it?What was your role? How did you feel about it? What did you learn?What did you learn?

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Anatomy of a Castle

Due to the lack of a strong central authority, warfare was VERY common during the Middle AgesDue to the lack of a strong central authority, warfare was VERY common during the Middle Ages Why were castles, or fortified manor houses, needed?Why were castles, or fortified manor houses, needed?

Medieval castles were designed in response to the weapons they had to withstandMedieval castles were designed in response to the weapons they had to withstand Anatomy of a Castle

Common Features:Common Features: Stone, thick walls, rounded towers, reinforced doors, moat & keepStone, thick walls, rounded towers, reinforced doors, moat & keep

The World of Nobles

Warfare was a way of lifeWarfare was a way of life Constant battle for power between noblesConstant battle for power between nobles From boyhood many nobles were trained to become knightsFrom boyhood many nobles were trained to become knights

The World of Nobles Feudal lords raised private armies of knightsFeudal lords raised private armies of knights Knights rewarded with land, which provides incomeKnights rewarded with land, which provides income Other activities help knights train for battleOther activities help knights train for battle

Knighthood Age 7 (PAGE):Age 7 (PAGE): –Sent to the castle of a lord –Trained in weaponry, riding & fighting

Knighthood Age 14 (SQUIRE):Age 14 (SQUIRE): –Became a knight’s servant Age 21 (KNIGHT):Age 21 (KNIGHT): –Full-fledged knighthood

Knighthood Knights compete in tournaments:Knights compete in tournaments: Mock battles characterized by fierce competitionMock battles characterized by fierce competition Gain experienceGain experience

Knighthood Warfare:Warfare: Battles generally fought near castlesBattles generally fought near castles Boiling water, hot oil, molten lead & crossbows served to deter enemy soldiersBoiling water, hot oil, molten lead & crossbows served to deter enemy soldiers

A Code of Chivalry

Chivalry:Chivalry: A code of conduct followed by knights; a set of ideals for behaviorA code of conduct followed by knights; a set of ideals for behavior Required knights to be brave, loyal & honestRequired knights to be brave, loyal & honest

A Code of Chivalry Fight fairlyFight fairly Treat captured enemies well & with respectTreat captured enemies well & with respect Defend the ChurchDefend the Church Protect & cherish womenProtect & cherish women

A Code of Chivalry Troubadours adopted this view of womenTroubadours adopted this view of women Wrote & performed love songs/poems that praised womenWrote & performed love songs/poems that praised women Traveled & also recited/performed epic poems about heroes and their adventuresTraveled & also recited/performed epic poems about heroes and their adventures

Noblewomen Lady of the Manor:Lady of the Manor: While husband was at war, women supervised vassals, managed the householdWhile husband was at war, women supervised vassals, managed the household They could inherit land, defend the castle, or send knights to war on the lord’s requestThey could inherit land, defend the castle, or send knights to war on the lord’s request