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How did the growth of towns weaken the feudal system?
During the Middle Ages, the growth of towns weakened the feudal system in several crucial ways. For one thing, it shifted the focus-point for communities from the feudal manor to the local town itself, which was becoming more and more important. For another thing, the wealth of the small but growing "middle class" gave them more and more power with which to use as a new, independent force in the governance of lands once solely governed by the feudal lords.
How did the crusaders effect feudalism?
it caused many virgins
What are major themes in the Lords of Discipline?
brotherhood/friendship betrayal authority/power/system
What were the earliest nations to assume some form of power as the feudal system of Europe declined?
Sweden, Norway, and Germany.
Feudalism started about?
The beginning of feudalism was around 410 when Rome fell. The loss of the Roman government and services meant that society fell into chaos. No longer were there set laws, courts, and things like roads and water systems fell into disrepair. To fill the void strong men came in and took over lands that were no longer under any government control. They raided villages, raped, burned, and killed. People became slaves to the feudal lords and the lords fought each other for power and to gain new lands.
Who did the feudal lords shift power to?
Merchants and the common people.
Who did feudal lords shift power to?
Merchants and the common people.
During the end of the middle ages power shifted from feudal lords to?
nobles
At the end of the Middle Ages power shifted from Feudal Lords to?
Kings and Popes... I believe. (:
Who did king Henry II's reforms weaken the power of?
Basically, the church was weakened because in the reforms they then used royal courts instead of church courts. Also, feudal lords because the royal courts were strengthened by Henry's reforms at the expense of the feudal lords.
Why did greek soldiers battle against other cities in Greece?
At that time there was feudalism, where people answered to their feudal lords. These lords would fight each other for power and territory.
What gave a person power in the feudal system?
Status gives a person more power. The higher the status, the more power. For example, A King would have more power then Lords. Lords would have more power over knights. Knights would have more power than Serfs.
How did the Hundred Years War weaken the feudal system in France and Europe?
The hundred years' war weakened the feudal system because it helped shift power from lords to monarchs to commoners. Knights and castles were less useful because gunpowder and longbows were invented. Also a new feeling of nationalism shifted power away from lords
How did feudalism offer a stable system for Europe?
Feudal lords were loyal because they owed their power to the king. This created a stable political structure, as everyone was indebted to and reliant on the person higher in the feudal system.
What was the Chinese-style of government during the time of Han Empire?
A centralized government. Feudal lords no longer have the power to challenge the emperor's reign.
How did feudalism offer a stable political system Europe?
Feudal lords were loyal because they owed their power to the king. This created a stable political structure, as everyone was indebted to and reliant on the person higher in the feudal system.
How did feudalism offer stable political system for Europe?
Feudal lords were loyal because they owed their power to the king. This created a stable political structure, as everyone was indebted to and reliant on the person higher in the feudal system.
