The+Feudal+System

During the Middle Ages, there was a system of power called the feudal system. The feudal system gave very few people power and for the majority, they were poor. Those with the most power were with the church, and this was followed closely by the king. It is best explained through a pyramid, where the top is the power and the bottom is the poor. Feudalism was introduced into England after 1066 AD. William the Conqueror introduced this system of government after he defeated Harold the at the Battle of Hastings.



Find and write down definitions for the following terms:
 * Monarch
 * Nobles
 * Knights
 * Vassals
 * Merchants
 * Peasants
 * Serfs

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__The Magna Carta __ In 1215, King John of England was attacked by his barons, who wanted him to sign a document. This document was the Magna Carta. It was designed to prevent any rulers of England acting in an unjust way - as King John had. It's two main points ensured King John would: Sadly, King John refused to sign the document and was killed by his barons during battle.
 * Respect the law that had been implemented.
 * Use the law to deal with people.

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