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MIDDLE AGES A.D. 500 - 1500.

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1 MIDDLE AGES A.D

2 MANORIALISM Manorialism – land not trade or commerce was the major source of wealth The manor was the Lord’s estate & each group had rights & obligations Lord gave peasants: land, home, protection Serfs- farmed, care for animals, repaired roads and fences

3 MANORIALISM Manors – centers of economic life Church tax – tithe
Manors were self-sufficient - raised or produced everything Usually only a few miles, but could have 15 to 30 families

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6 MANORIALISM For serfs: Harsh Life Long hours of hard work High taxes
Poor diets Short life expectancy (avg. 35) No travel (less than 25 miles)


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