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The serfs had to pay rent in the form of labor, money, or a share of the crops. They were legally obliged not to move off the manor.
The nobility had to provide places for the serfs to live, land for them to farm, and protection.
In many places, if any serf who ran off the manor was considered free after a year. The thing that kept the serfs on the manor was only partly the law. Perhaps more importantly, the thing that kept the serfs on the manor was that by running off, they were giving up their homes, their jobs, and their security.
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Why did Catherine II favorer nobles?
Catherine the Great understood the importance of keeping the nobles placated and on her side. Without them, her power could easily be taken away in a coup. To assure their allegiance she eliminated taxing them and gave them even more power over the serfs
Who did nobles lose power to during the middle ages?
During the A.D. 800s, this shift of power from kings to nobles led to new order known as feudalism. Under feudalism, landowning nobles governed and also protected the people in return for services,such as fighting in a noble's army or farming the lands.
How did khubilal khan change Chinese government?
He was less oppressive than previous rulers. He created a centralized government, and he tried to incorporate traditional Chinese ideas into his government. He reduced the role of the nobles.
What was life like after William the Conqueror won?
He first built the White tower, which is the basis for the Tower of London. This was a sign of power over the Saxon people. The Saxons were turned into peasants and the nobles replaced by French nobles who fought for William in the battle of Hastings.
How did Peter the Great strengthen his power?
He inherited the throne of Russia from his father, Czar Alexis I, and ruled jointly with his sickly brother Ivan until Ivan died. do you know how he limited the power of the nobles? or how any other absolutism rulers limited the power of nobles?
Did the serfs had power on someone?
No, the nobles had power over the serfs and the king had power over everyone
Who did nobles have power over in the middle ages?
Under Tenants had power over the peasants
Who was the Russian leader that gave nobles power over peasants?
Hitler
Who took over the power of nobles in Spain and France after the middle ages?
the queens took over.
Why did Muslim invaders trumphed over Hindu forces in India?
power Fighting between Gupta nobles
Why were castles needed in the medieval imes?
These huge buildings served not only to defend the country from foreign invaders but as the basic tool in preserving the king's and the nobles' power over the land.These huge buildings served not only to defend the country from foreign invaders but as the basic tool in preserving the king's and the nobles' power over the land.These huge buildings served not only to defend the country from foreign invaders but as the basic tool in preserving the king's and the nobles' power over the land.These huge buildings served not only to defend the country from foreign invaders but as the basic tool in preserving the king's and the nobles' power over the land.
Russian nobles who held great power in Russia?
The tzar's were nobles up until 1917 that held the power in Russia.
How Greek nobles gained power?
The Greek nobles gained powers by wining in wars.
Why did Catherine II favorer nobles?
Catherine the Great understood the importance of keeping the nobles placated and on her side. Without them, her power could easily be taken away in a coup. To assure their allegiance she eliminated taxing them and gave them even more power over the serfs
Why were nobles able to seize control from Greek nobles?
the tyrants were able to seize power from the nobles because they had the help and support of the Greek farmers, merchants, and the artisans.
Who had power in Europe before the kings and the popes?
Nobles
What were signs of power nobles had?
Their clothes, their houses, and their pride.
