SECTION 4: Economic Recovery Sparks CHANGE!
TOPICS Agricultural Revolution Revival of Trade + Travel A Commercial Revolution Rise of the Middle Class
AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION Peasants using new iron plows New harness for horses Windmills THREE FIELD SYSTEM- Grain/Legumes/Unplanted
Improved farming led to more __food_____. More __food_______ led to better __standard_______ _of_ __living___.
Checkpoint Why did agricultural production improve?
TRADE REVIVES New Trade Routes Trade Fairs New Towns
Why do you think many of these trade routes avoided overland travel and went by sea or river? What does this suggest about travel during this time?
A COMMERCIAL REVOLUTION Need for Capital New Business Practices Partnerships (Hanseatic League)(pro sports teams) Insurance Bill of exchange Loans (Usury)-frowned upon by church RISE OF MIDDLE CLASS!
RISE OF MIDDLE CLASS Dominated town life Guilds-similar to what present organization? To become a guild member meant many years of hard work. Apprentice- Journeymen-
Charter Written document setting out the rights and privileges of the town In return, merchants paid the lord or king a large sum of money
TOWN AND CITY LIFE What was it like during the Middle Ages? Surrounded by walls Overcrowded within the walls Narrow streets Tall houses Fire hazard Cathedral or church Neighborhoods by class
City Life continued Day, streets are busy/night, streets deserted No garbage or sewer system Where did the waste go??? Some cities had laws for waste Mostly filthy, smelly, noisy, and crowded…..DISEASE!
You will develop a town charter Include a Title, preamble, location, name, and the rights and privileges for various groups in the town. (at least 5) List what the town will give the king in return for the charter and describe how the town will be governed.