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- 1. The Decline of Feudalism Stephanie Ohtola 7th Grade Social Studies World Studies: Feudalism and Transitions Feudalism developed as a political system based on small local units controlled by lords bound by an oath of loyalty to a monarch. The decline of feudalism in Europe resulted from interactions between the Muslim world and European states. These interactions influenced the rise of new ideas and institutions.
- 2. Event 1: Gain Attention
- 3. Students will understand and reflect how the Bubonic Plague, the signing of the Magna Carta, and the Hundred Years War worked together to undermine and weaken feudalism. Event 2: Describe the Goal
- 4. What do you remember about Feudalism from previous lessons? Follow THIS LINK to contribute to the discussion and share what you know about feudalism with the rest of the class. Event 3: Stimulate Recall of Prior Knowledge
- 5. Event 4: Present the Content
- 6. The Bubonic Plague • The Bubonic Plague first hit Europe in the mid-1300s and occurred every decade well into the 15th century, wiping out a significant portion of the population– nearly a third! • It is believed that the disease spread through fleas carried by rats that lived on trade ships coming from Central Asia
- 7. • During the Middle Ages, people would go for many months without bathing • Homes were dirty and filled with rats • Trash, human waste, and dead animals littered the crowded city streets • The plague was a bacterial infection marked by vomiting, fever, and massive black-and- blue lumps called buboes • With an estimated 24 million deaths, the Plague had a negative effect on trade and the general economy, feudal lords could no longer staff their land, and the workers that WERE available demanded freedom, money, and more rights. Many even rebelled. • With a weakened economy, the manor system could no longer be sustained and thus resulted in a loss of power for the lords, shifting the control to the monarchy Learn More About the Bubonic Plague!
- 8. Magna Carta • In the year 1199, John became the king of England. Immediately, he created many enemies. – CATHOLIC CHURCH: Regularly fought with clergy and imposed high taxes on church property – NOBLES: Heavily taxed barons and made arrests without lawful judgement – FOREIGN RELATIONS: Lost most of the land that England had previously controlled in France
- 9. Magna Carta • In June of 1215, angry nobles forced King John to sign a document known as the Magna Carta, which translates to “Great Charter” – The nobles agreed that the monarch could continue to rule and in turn, the monarch was required to observe common law and traditional rights of the Church. – Initially, this document was intended to protect the rights of nobles and the Church, however over time, the people of England viewed it as a foundation for the protection of liberty for all
- 10. Hundred Year’s War • England and France fought a series of battles between 1337 and 1453 over the ownership of land in France – Early English kings had initially been feudal lords over French fiefs, but French kings began to dispute this arrangement • The Hundred Year’s War forced monarchs on both sides to create large professional armies and no longer rely on nobles to provide knights – The common people gained influence and power as they were needed to serve as soldiers, workers, and taxpayers • The war created a certain sense of nationalism on both sides, replacing the loyalty that once existed for local lords Learn More About the Hundred Years War!
- 11. Event 5: Provide Guidance for Learning Think about what we’ve just discussed. Practice your understanding by participating in a collaborative re-write of the Magna Carta! Think about who was originally protected and who was excluded while you write. How would you make the Magna Carta better to truly protects the rights of the people?
- 12. Event 6: Elicit Practice Performance Event 7: Provide Feedback Play an interactive game of Battleship and test your knowledge on the Bubonic Plague. You will be notified of whether your answers are correct or incorrect. You can practice as many times as you’d like until you’ve mastered the quiz!
- 13. Event 8: Assessment Take this quick essay quiz to assess your knowledge of the decline of feudalism.
- 14. Event 9: Retention of Information • There were many reasons why feudalism eventually dissipated: – Political • Magna Carta • Hundred Year’s War – Social • Bubonic plague • Feudalism was replaced by a stronger central government that focused on the power of the monarch and influence of the Church • A decrease in population, shift in job specialization due to long- periods of war, and the establishment of the Magna Carta all contributed to the decline in feudalism • No single event is responsible for this decline; several political, cultural, and social factors contributed to the abolition of this institution Conclusion
- 15. Sources • Benedictow, Ole J. “The Black Death: The Greatest Catastrophe Ever.” History Today 55:3 (2005) • “Magna Carta: Cornerstone of the US Constitution.” EDSITEment. • Nelson, Lynn Harry. “The Hundred Years’War: 1336-1453.” Lectures in Medieval History: Virtual Library.