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Serfs had a surprising amount of freedom. They had to pay rent, in the form of labor, a part of the crop, or money, and they were legally not allowed to move away from the manor they lived on. But their relationship with the feudal lord was one of mutual obligation, and so the serf got things in return, which were a place to live, fields to farm, and protection. The lack of freedom they had in not being allowed to move away was matched by a lack of freedom the lord had to move them away.
As part of their work, serfs had to be organized. They had to be assigned jobs or fields to farm. In England, the person who did this was the reeve, who was usually a serf, and was sometimes elected by the serfs.
There are links to articles on serfdom and manorialism below. There is also a link to a related question that may be of interest and has number of other links from it, "What was a serf's life like?"
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 6y agoThey didn’t get freedom. The word serf is just another one for slave. The Black Plague helped some people to move up in society and class because the disease left openings that people once held.
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∙ 11y agoSerfs were peasants. They were bound to the land. The serfs word on the land for protection of the lords.
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After serfs gained ther freedom what is true of their conditions?
After the serfs gained their freedom, they were able to move about, but they had lost the security of being serfs, who had rights to the land, and so were not really much better off than they had been in many cases. In fact, in some cases, they were considerably worse off.
During the later Middle Ages where were serfs likely to search for freedom?
Monasteries
Why were serfs freed after the medieval plague?
Because they didnt want to tell the serfs that they were slaves and would want to promise them freedom in a way that is really hard to active because they knew that they couldnt do it
How and why might the surf become free?
If you are refering to Russian serfdom. Russian serfs were free in the emacipation reform of 1861. Over 20 million serfs were given their freedom. They were also granted the right to get married with out haveing to seek consent.
How much freedom was there in the new England colonies?
freedom there was very little
Where were serfs likely to search for freedom?
Monasteries
Did Athens or Sparta have more freedom?
Both Athens and Sparta provided similar freedoms for their citizens (adult males). In Athens, females had little freedom, and slaves none. In Sparta, women had similar freedom to the males, and serfs had limited freedom, being bound to their land.
Did Athens or Sparta have more personal freedom?
Both Athens and Sparta provided similar freedoms for their citizens (adult males). In Athens, females had little freedom, and slaves none. In Sparta, women had similar freedom to the males, and serfs had limited freedom, being bound to their land.
What are the accomplishments of Joseph II?
Freedom Of Speech Freedom Of Religion Serfs dont owe Nobility work
How were serfs different from freemen?
Serfs were slaves tied to the land and lord and nothing would free them. Freemen were peasants who had bought their freedom.
After serfs gained their freedom what is true of their conditions?
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After serfs gained ther freedom what is true of their conditions?
After the serfs gained their freedom, they were able to move about, but they had lost the security of being serfs, who had rights to the land, and so were not really much better off than they had been in many cases. In fact, in some cases, they were considerably worse off.
During the later Middle Ages where were serfs likely to search for freedom?
Monasteries
In what order are serfs vassals and tenants ranked under a king in the feudal system?
At the very bottom. They had no freedom and no one below them.
Why was there tension between surfs and landowners?
because the serfs were slaves and had no freedom and were part of the landowners property
What happened as Europe recovered from the black death?
Cities began to grow, and serfs gained freedom.
Why were serfs like slaves?
Serfs were similar to slaves in that they were tied to the land they worked on and were subject to the authority of the landowner. They were required to provide labor and goods to the landowner in exchange for protection and a place to live. While serfs were not considered property like slaves, they had limited rights and freedoms, similar to those held by slaves.
