He owned his manor and was in charge of the peasants who lived on his land
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When new markets arose in the 13th century, what did locals begin to produce?
Ale, bread and textiles that would be mainly sold locally but sometimes to far-links in Europe
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Ownership of what usually gained you social/political power?
Land ownership
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What was the consequence that most people outside of the Church couldn't read?
All knowledge of life,death and disease came from Churchmen, so weren't based on facts
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What was the 'tithe' and who payed it?
Parish members payed the tithe- 10% of their total earnings that supported the Church
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What was the Medieval Civil War that fought over the English throne?
The War of the Roses (1455-1487)
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Which two serious disasters changed medieval Britain?
1) The climate cooling so you couldn't grow crops 2) The Black Death epidemic that killed half the British population
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What were the consequences of the two serious disasters that changed Medieval Britain?
Population (including peasants) decreased due to Black Death or famine so there were less people to farm land. Therefore, peasants were in higher demand so could be payed more. This helped to change England socially.
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