The Feudal System
God Made all the rules People feared Highest source of authority
King Divine Right of Kings In charge of lords The king speaks God’s will People are appointed to roles Moving to different role is evil In charge of lords
Lord Manage the manor Not owners of the land Take care of the serfs Fairly easy life
Serf Peons of the manor Work long and hard Provide for the family and the lord Use inferior tools to farm sticks Part of the land
Reciprocal Obligation Serfs provide food for the lord Lord provides protection for the serf Poor harvest---lord must share food supply with serfs
Rights of Usufruct Serfs were considered part of the manor Serfs guaranteed land to farm Church owns land, but lords were responsible for the manor
The Manor Plot of land Farming was the main focus Serfs work and provide food Roads between manors were in poor condition (communication/travel was limited) Poor living conditions