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A.D. 500 - 1500

MIDDLE AGES. A.D. 500 - 1500. Manorialism – land not trade or commerce was the major source of wealth The manor was the Lord’s estate & each group had rights & obligations Lord gave peasants: land, home, protection Serfs- farmed , care for animals , repaired roads and fences.

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A.D. 500 - 1500

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  1. MIDDLE AGES A.D. 500 - 1500

  2. Manorialism – land not trade or commerce was the major source of wealth The manor was the Lord’s estate & each group had rights & obligations Lord gave peasants: land, home, protection Serfs- farmed, care for animals, repaired roads and fences MANORIALISM

  3. Manors – centers of economic life Church tax – tithe Manors were self-sufficient - raised or produced everything Usually only a few miles, but could have 15 to 30 families MANORIALISM

  4. For serfs: Harsh Life Long hours of hard work High taxes Poor diets Short life expectancy (avg. 35) No travel (less than 25 miles) MANORIALISM

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