1. Trade in the late middle ages

2. Big Ideas How did the growth of trade change feudal society in Europe?
How did the technologies of war affect society in Europe?
What were the causes of social upheaval?
How were the attitudes towards the catholic church changing?

3. Why did trade increase?
After the end of the crusades the feudal system was weakened and manors became less self sufficient
Europeans needed ways to meet their daily needs so they began to explore and trade
Mediterranean was the hub for trade in Europe
One of the most famous early merchants was Marco Polo

5. Goods Important goods from Asia were Good from Europe included Jewels
Silk
Rugs
Fabrics
Spices
Good from Europe included
Timber
Minerals
Grains, livestock
Wine, olive oil

6. Why did towns start to grow?
At first merchants would sell their goods at fairs that would last for about 2 weeks
As Europeans had more exposure to this way of trade they began to realize that they too could create items for trades and leave the life a serf behind
This lead to permanent markets in towns and people moving closer to them to be a part of the growing community

7. Craft guilds
As crafts people began moving to towns and cities they needed a way to regulate their products
Guilds were created by each specialty to control prices, quality, and eliminate competition
Some of these guilds included
Bakers
Tailors
Weapon and armour makers
tanners

8. Guilds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnQlHee e9Dw
Protected and supported its’ members
Regulated how much they would pay the Lord’s
Process of joining
Apprentice - parents pay for kids to join as young as 8 years old. Assist a master for 8-9 years
Journeyman - starting to gain own wages working on “masterpiece”
Master – After masterpiece has been accepted by heads of guild they can open their own shop

9. Other guild benefits Power shifted from land owners to money wealth
Women could work in guilds and have their own money
Guilds set up governments in their towns and created charters
Guilds realized they needed people who could read and write so they opened the first non church schools
Everyone had the chance to raise their social status

10. Question???
How does the idea of guilds exist today?