1. Peasants, Trade and Cities
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2. Population Doubled increased stability and peace The New Agriculture
increased food production
Climate change
Technology
Water and Wind
Iron

3. Growth of farming villages
cooperation
crop rotation

4. The Manorial System Agricultural Estates called manors Noble Vassal
Peasant
Serf
peasants legally bound to the land, under control of the Lord
Fixed responsibilities and protection

5. Daily Life of the Peasantry
Simple life
1-2 room cottages
adequate diet
Bread
Ale
Seasons determined activities and work
Church
Feast days

6. The Revival of Trade
Mostly agricultural society gradually grew to trading centers
Italy first, others followed
Trade Fairs
money economy
trading companies
banks

7. The Growth of Cities Expanding trade led to development of cities
Merchants built settlements near castles
Bourgeoisie
Townspeople tied to Lords
gained rights and developed governments

8. Daily Life in the Medieval City
Crowded
Danger of fire
Dirty, smelly, polluted
Bath houses
Women
fewer than men
Fulfill specific roles
could have quite independent lives

9. Daily Life in the Medieval City
Crowded
Danger of fire
Dirty, smelly, polluted
Bath houses
Women
fewer than men
Fulfill specific roles
could have quite independent lives

10. Industry and Guilds Manufacturing centers
Cloth, metalwork, shoes, leather goods
Business associations called guilds
Directed the production process

11. Learning a trade apprentice to a master craftsman journeyman
Age 10 to 15-17
Room and board, but no pay
journeyman
Worked for wages under masters
Must produce masterpiece to be admitted to guild and become a Master

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