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Were burghers a feudal class of people in Europe who were owned by the heads of the estates where they worked?
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No, burghers were the town people, who were mostly free laborers and middle class.
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What unfair conditions existed in pre- revolutionary France?
1. The first and second estates were exempt from most taxes (taille, or land tax), while the third estate was not 2. The third estate was forced to pay feudal dues to the nobles and the king 3. There was no redress for the land damage of the third estate homes 4. The higher estates banned hunting that was necessary for survival among the people of the third estate
Who did the feudal lords shift power to?
Merchants and the common people.
What role did the estates general play in triggering the french revolution?
The society was classified into 3 estates. 1st and 2nd estates were rich . 2nd estate people were loyal to King. the 3rd estate contained the poor like Merchants, cobbler's etc.,
Describe the development of the prazo system in the zambezi valley in the 16th and17th centuries?
The Prazo system, which began in the early 1500's, was a semi-feudal Portuguese land grant system which was designed to force Portuguese colonists to settle on African lands. The Prazos operated as a fusion of Portuguese and African traditions to create estates which were tied to the Portuguese crown.
Why did Philip II call the Estates-General together?
He wanted to find a way to solve the financial crisis issue
In medieval France people who lived in towns rather than in rural areas?
burghers or in French bourgeoisie. The Bourgeoisie is a term usually associated with Marx, most of the time, when I've heard it in lectures, they've used the German Burghers for townspeople across Europe. I found this on yahoo.com burghers or in French bourgeoisie. The Bourgeoisie is a term usually associated with Marx, most of the time, when I've heard it in lectures, they've used the German Burghers for townspeople across Europe. I found this on yahoo.com
What is the fuedel pyramid?
a way of ranking people in feudal times (medieval europe)
What are two chef institutions of feudal society?
The nobility and the church. The church ran everything and protected people's souls. The nobiles were to protect the people. They were the two primary estates of the feudual society.
Should Europe go back to the feudal system?
No. Do you want the Church to tell you what to think, how to think it, and censure what you do and read? Do you want to have a few people in power and everyone else supporting them? This is what the feudal system is about.
How do you think the black death might have been affected the economy of Europe?
The black death was the beginning of the end of the feudal system. So many peasants were lost that estates didn't have enough labor to fulfill their needs. Many high ranking families lost the people who knew how to run the estates and the people needed to enforce the rules of the system. This created an open market for laborers who could now negotiate for better conditions, for more money, and even land of their own.
Why isn't western Europe still operating under a feudal system?
because it work for years but the people got out for the feudal system for the right to vote if they were stal in the system we would be it it to int he usa but they did not so were not
What did William the conquer tnroduce to Europe?
The Feudal system which was brought into England as a way for conroling and organising society, land use and the order in which people were in society.
What unfair conditions existed in pre- revolutionary France?
1. The first and second estates were exempt from most taxes (taille, or land tax), while the third estate was not 2. The third estate was forced to pay feudal dues to the nobles and the king 3. There was no redress for the land damage of the third estate homes 4. The higher estates banned hunting that was necessary for survival among the people of the third estate
What are the difference of feudal japan and Europe?
The differences in feudal Japan to feudal Europe are very noticeable.1. Culture & BeliefsFeudal JapanIn feudal times Japan's major religion was Buddhism and Confucianism, they believed in honour and loyalty. This can be seen in the samurai, the knights of Japan in the feudal ages. Samurai were willing to die for their nation and commit seppuku (ritual suicide) to keep their honour rather than be killed or captured by their enemy.Feudal EuropeThe religion in Feudal Europe was Christianity. In feudal times Europe was very superstitious and the land was governed by the church. The church's laws were mainly based on their views of The Bible. People who showed any signs of witchcraft were sent to be executed. Things like black cats were seen as bad luck. All these things were around during feudal times in Europe.2. WarfareFeudal JapanFeudal Japan's warfare was different to Europe's because it was greatly influenced by their beliefs. As mentioned before Samurai's would commit seppuku (ritual suicide) to keep their honour. Their swords such as the katanas were different to the knight's sword. A samurai's armour would also be different; samurai would wear masks in an attempt to scare their foe. They would have less metl covering them than a knight would as well. Feudal Japan also had castles, at the beginning though they were made of wood and later became stone because of fire.Feudal EuropeIn Feudal times Europe had knights in shining armour. These knights would not suicide in the face of defeat but they would pray at least three times a day to God. They were meant to be good Christians and helpers to the needy. Unlike the Samurai they wore a lot of armour, the feudal 'tank'. A normal foot soldier stood no chance to a knight. Feudal Europe also had castles similar to Japan's.But both feudal Japan & Europe shared similarities as well. Their hierarchy was quite similar, both divided into two groups: Nobles & Peasants.
Was feudal society religious?
For the most part, the people of feudal society were very religious.
How did the feudal system affect the theater?
Feudalism caused people of western Europe to be largely restricted in terms of travel, and therefore the arts flourished in the cities churches and cathedrals.
Who can become a Feudal Japanese Shogun?
By People of Lower classes?In the 1100's, feudalism began developing in Japan. Samurai, orJapanese warrior knights, fought over land. Near the end of the twelfthcentury, Yoritomo Minamoto became shogun, or chief general. He was aninfluential samurai. The samurai code of conduct was called the bushido.The shogun, in time, became the main political director. The shogun alsoestablished huge estates that were run somewhat like the feudal estates ofEurope. Under him were the daimyo, or other influential samurai, and thepeasants, artisans and merchants. Unlike European nations, the Japaneseeconomy thrived in spite of constant feudal warfare.
