The Decline of feudalism Prereading Page Chapter 5 The Decline of feudalism Prereading Page Directions: There are six key terms in Chapter 5: Magna Carta, habeas corpus, Model Parliament, bubonic plague, Hundred Years’ War, and heretic. For each term, complete the illustrated dictionary below. Term Write the definition from the textbook Write the word in your own sentence Sketch/Diagram Magna Carta habeas corpus Model Parliament bubonic plague Hundred Year’s War heretic

What is the title of the chapter? List the section titles below. Quickly sketch 2 images from the chapter in the boxes below. Underneath each box, using complete sentences, write a caption that explains what you think is going on in the picture/your sketch. Caption: Based on the information above, write 2 predictions in complete sentences about what you will learn in this chapter. Read the chapter summary on the last page of the chapter. Write 1 sentence that explains what you think is the main idea of the chapter.

How did the shifting of powers between social classes end feudalism and give rise to democratic thought? Preview Think of an important event in your life and how it has changed the way you live. Please describe the event below. Your response… describes the event with important details (Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?) explains how this event has changed the way you live. includes a topic sentence. includes a concluding sentence. is at least 5 to 6 sentences in length.

Section 5.2: Political Developments in England (page 1) Henry II’s Legal Reforms King Henry II made legal reform a central concern of his reign. He did this by: Insisting that… Having cases that… Making sure that people… Having trials in… The changes above gave more power to which social class? _______________ (Hint: think about what the word “royal” means) The changes above took power away from which social class? _______________ What did the Constitutions of Clarendon do? Based on what you already know about the duties and responsibilities of the social classes in feudal society, what is your reasoning for choosing the social class you did in question number 3? What social class do you think the Constitutions of Clarendon gave more power to? _______________ What organization do you think the Constitutions of Clarendon took power from? _______________ Based on what you already know about the duties and responsibilities of the social classes in feudal society, what is your reasoning for choosing the organization you did in question number 7?

Section 5.2: Political Developments in England (page 2) King John and the Magna Carta What actions made King John unpopular with his people, particularly the nobles? What 4 agreements did King John and the nobles comes to in Magna Carta? What social class do you think Magna Carta took power from? __________ Magna Carta protected the rights of which social class? _______________ Based on what you already know about the duties and responsibilities of the social classes in feudal society, what is your reasoning for choosing the social class you did in question number 4?

Section 5.2: Political Developments in England (page 3) King Edward and the Model Parliament Define Model Parliament. What social classes received more power as a result of the creation of Model Parliament? _____________________________________________ What social class do you think lost power as a result of the creation of Model Parliament? _______________ Based on what you already know about the duties and responsibilities of the social classes in feudal society, what is your reasoning for choosing the social class you did in question number 2? The Impact of Political Developments in England How did each of the following ideas form the basis for the development of modern democratic institutions? Magna Carta – King Henry II’s legal reforms – Model Parliament -

Section 5.3: The Bubonic Plague Where did the bubonic plague begin? What route did it take to eventually reach Europe? What were the symptoms of bubonic plague? Why was it nicknamed the “Black Death”? How was the plague spread? Explain how the plague shifted power from the nobles to the common people. Do you think the plague (or something like the plague) could happen again today? Why or why not?

Section 5.3: The Bubonic Plague – Additional Notes Don’t worry about filling in anything on this page until we discuss Section 5.3 together in class.

Section 5.4: The Hundred Years’ War (Page 1) How did the Hundred Years’ War start? How did the English army differ from the French army? What advantages did the longbow have? What change did the French king make to the French army when he invaded England in 1415? Based on what you know already about the duties and responsibilities of the social classes in feudal society, the change made by the French king above took power away from whom?

Section 5.4: The Hundred Years’ War (Page 2) Who was Joan of Arc? What did she do for the French during the Hundred Years’ War? What was Joan of Arc’s fate? What did her heroism do? Fill in the blanks. “The Hundred Years’ War contributed to the decline of feudalism by helping to shift power from _______________ to _______________ and to _______________.” What actions by kings during the Hundred Years’ War shifted power away from the nobles? How did changes in military technology shift power away from the nobles? How did the new feeling of nationalism shift power away from the lords?

The Decline of Feudalism Study Guide Chapter 5 The Decline of Feudalism Study Guide Section 5.2: Political Developments in England Henry II’s Legal Reforms Political Development Description: Power shifts… Explanation of power shift: Constitutions of Clarendon Political Development Description: Power shifts… Explanation of power shift: from: to: from: to: Political Development Description: Power shifts… Explanation of power shift: Magna Carta Political Development Description: Power shifts… Explanation of power shift: Model Parliament from: to: from: to:

Chapter 5 Study Guide, continued Section 5.2: Political Developments in England, continued What actions made King John unpopular with his people, particularly the nobles? Section 5.3: The Bubonic Plague What was the path the bubonic plague took to reach Europe? How did the bubonic plague spread? In the cause and effect flow chart below, explain how the bubonic plague shifted power from the nobles to the common people.

Chapter 5 Study Guide, continued Section 5.4: The Hundred Years’ War How did the Hundred Years’ War start? Longbows and Cannons Description: Power shifts… Explanation of power shift: from: to: King’s Creation of Armies Description: Power shifts… Explanation of power shift: from: to: Joan of Arc’s Heroism Description: Power shifts… Explanation of power shift: from: to: Nationalism Description: Power shifts… Explanation of power shift: from: to: