Feudalism

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Warm-Up : 

How did the fall of the Roman Empire affect most Europeans? Warm-Up

Learning Target : 

I can explain what feudalism is and how it negatively affected Europe. Learning Target That was easy! So was that!

Feudalism : 

Feudalism Keeping People in Their Place

Recap : 

Roman Empire rules much of Europe Very organized Protected its citizens Rome falls Organization gone Chaos comes over Europe What happens next? Recap

From Rome to Feudalism : 

Many people were jobless, homeless and unprotected Desperate situation! Agreed to work the land of the wealthy Became servants for protection Serfs This helps to create a feudal society A social structure in which: Power is granted from the top down King - Noble - Serf From Rome to Feudalism

Feudalism : 

Feudalism Royal Family Noble Noble Serf Serf Serf Serf Lands/Power Oath of Loyalty Protection & Homes Work the land and serve in army

Slide 10: 

Create a picture of a serf on the back of your note guide on the left half. You have 5 minutes Colored pencils are on the side wall Pictures will be ranked in order from best to worst The best 10 pictures will earn a 10/10 Everyone else will receive a 0/10

Slide 11: 

Create a picture of a serf on the back of your note guide on the right half You have 5 minutes Colored pencils are on the side wall This is worth 10 points If you complete a drawing of a serf, you earn a 10/10 If you don’t complete a drawing, you earn 0/10

What is the difference? : 

What is the difference? MOTIVATION!!!

Problems with Feudalism : 

Life on the manor was bad! Poor living conditions Serfs never could leave! Very few people had any power Status quo Lack of new learning No competition, just survival Very little technological advancement Europe does not see improvement Until they venture beyond their borders… Problems with Feudalism

Mental Sweat Questions : 

Why were people so willing to become servants to feudal lords? Why was there so little motivation to work hard and invent for serfs? Why does it matter that people from Europe were not traveling to other parts of the world during the Middle Ages? Mental Sweat Questions