The High Middle Ages: Economic Expansion and Change 1. Iron Plows 2. Harness for Horses 3. Windmills 4. Clearing and Draining Lands 5. 3 – Field System 6. Population Growth Growth of Towns: 7. Merchant and Craft Guilds Business Changes: 8. Partnerships 9. Insurance 10. Bills of Exchange Social Changes: 11. End of Feudalism 12. Middle Class forms

The High Middle Ages: Economic Expansion and Change Vocabulary and Identifications: Capital – Money for investment Charter – Written Document that set out the rights and privileges of a town Guild – Association of merchants or artisans Usury – lending of money at interest Apprentice – Trainee working to join a guild *The High (or Late) Middle Ages: Period of Social and Economic revival between 1000 and 1300 AD that strengthened Western Europe

Growth of Europe: “Timeline”

Task #1: Create a charter for a new town in medieval Europe.  You must first choose a name and location for your town.  Then you have to list the rights of the people in the town (i.e. freedoms, privileges, laws). Think about the different groups in the town, (merchants, artisans, peasants) and how the rights might be different for each  You must also include information listing what you will give to the King in return for the charter. Task #2: Imagine that a growing medieval town or city has chosen you to attract people to move there. Create an ad that describes the opportunities the town or city provides for various people.  You must appeal to different types of people including merchants, artisans, and peasants.  Your ad must include both a visual and written component, using vocabulary and terminology from the Middle Ages.

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Classwork: Read through pages 245-247 in your textbook. Answer questions #1,3,4,5 on page 247.

Learning, Literature, and the Arts Chapter 9, Section 4 Learning, Literature, and the Arts

During the High Middle Ages, the need for education expanded because the Church wanted smarter clergy, kings needed literate men, & people could get better jobs

The exclusion of women from medieval universities affected their lives by not giving the chance to get jobs in medicine, law, the Church, and teaching

Medieval literature was Characterized by being written in the vernacular so all could understand it

wealth and religious devotion, as well as the Church’s power The stone cathedrals built during the Middle Ages were symbols of the people’s wealth and religious devotion, as well as the Church’s power

Besides their great beauty, cathedrals served the practical purpose of helping to educate the people by depicting the Bible scenes in sculpture and stained glass

The Big Idea: Improved economic and political conditions in Europe led to a revival of learning during the High Middle Ages. Complete the matching (#6-13) on the bottom of the page

Hundred Years’ War: 1337 – 1453 Series of conflicts between England and France, fighting over control of Northern France (Normandy) War started when Edward III of England claimed the French crown. Once the fighting started, economic rivalry and national pride prevented either side from stopping. Early on, English had an advantage  Longbow: Could shoot 3 arrows for every one the French could, and it could pierce most armor.

***Impact of Individual – Joan of Arc *** In 1429, 17-year-old peasant girl convinces French king Charles VII to let her lead the French army. Says she has been sent by God to save France. Wins a series of battles throughout the year. Taken captive by English and put on trial. Accused of Witchcraft and burned at stake. Martyr – person who suffers of dies for their beliefs – She inspires further French victories.

Technology & War New technology also helps the French: Cannon – could damage castles. Ultimately, French are victorious. By 1453, English are almost completely out of France.

Outcomes: France England Differences in France and England: Longbow and Cannon increased the importance common soldier  less need for Knights Kings needed large armies to protect all their lands ***Feudalism declines and ultimately disappears*** France England Increased Nationalism Kings expand power Parliament wins “power of the purse” Focus attention on trading opportunities over seas