1. The Commercial Revolution AKS 37 Ch. 14.2
Medieval Europe
The Commercial Revolution
AKS 37
Ch. 14.2

2. EQ: What was the Commercial Revolution, and what was its impact on Medieval Europe?

3. Three-Field System Farm Fallow Farm Fallow Before After
Fallow means left unfarmed

4. The Three-Field System
Could farmers yield more crops using half of their land or two-thirds of their land?

5. The Guild
A group of individuals working together to improve economic and social conditions for its members
Blacksmiths
Wine makers
Bakers
Artisans

6. How to become a Master

7. Guild Summary What is the purpose of a guild?
What is an example of a guild?

8. The Commercial Revolution
The expansion of trade and business that transformed Europe during the 16th and 17th Centuries
Most trade took place in towns Many serfs left the manor and urban centers (cities) increased in population
Trade routes were re-established with the East and North Africa

10. The Commercial Revolution

11. Commercial Revolution Summary?
What was the commercial Revolution?
Where did most of the trade take place?
What trade routes were re-established?
What do you think the increase in trade did for towns?

12. The Revival of Learning
Muslim Connection
How did Europe re-establish a connection to the East?
Universities
Greek philosophy and learning

13. EQ
What was the impact of the Commercial Revolution on Medieval Europe?

14. Changes in Medieval Society?