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May 19, 1000
FEUDALISM
European political, economic, and even social system during the period 1000-1450 CE. It went like this:KING NOBLES-given sections of the kingdom VASSALS-lesser lords who controlled nobles' sections SUBORDINATE VASSALS PEASANTSFIEFS-vassals' estates--later known as MANORS -Feudalism was basically a system to get the people to produce food, serve in the military, and most importantly serve those at a higher level -
Period: May 19, 1000 to May 19, 1450
High Midieval Era: 1000-1450
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May 19, 1215
King John signed the Magna Carta 1215 C.E.
This powerful document was not his idea, but he was forced to sign it by highranking nobles. The document's main purpose was to restore noble's feudal rights, as well as let them rule other people in the country, especially the lower classes. -
May 19, 1241
HANSEATIC LEAGUE
created common trade policies -fought off pirates -controlled trade in Northern Europe -included over 100 cities -worked for a few hundred years Burghers-middle class merchants Scholasticism- ideas of Greek thinkers which were brought to Europe during this time period -
May 19, 1337
THE HUNDREDS YEAR'S WAR
The only thing that you really need to know about the Hundreds Year's War was that is was between England and France. -
May 19, 1400
Joan of Arc is one of the most famous saints of the Catholic Church
A young French farm girl Joan heard voices coming from God that told her to liberate France from England. By the early 1400s she claimed the entire French territory and convinced the French leaders that she was inspired by God to lead the French men into battle. She forced the British retreat from Orleans, but then captured by the French, tried by the British, and burned at the stake by the French. -
May 19, 1450
FEUDALISM
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May 19, 1453
THE HUNDREDS YEAR'S WAR
England withdrawing from France. Although allies today, England and France have not always been so friendly and frequently battled throughout their histories.
