Feudalism in England
Feudalism in England emerged during the Middle Ages.
It changed the way of life for the English people.
It changed the way of life for the English people.
Who was responsible for introducing feudalism to England?
Feudalism was introduced in England in 1066 following the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest.
The Normans, led by William the Conqueror who was crowned King William I of England introduced Feudalism to England. Feudalism was based on the exchange of land for military service. William the Conqueror claimed all the land in England and divided the land between himself (about 20% ), the church (about 25%) and the remainder of English land was given to Norman soldiers and nobles (barons). Under the Feudal system the vassals who were awarded land swore an Oath of Fealty (allegiance) to their lord and provided fully equipped soldiers. What did feudalism in England
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What was the reason for the Domesday Book?
Following the Norman Conquest, William the Conqueror ordered a full survey of England which was called the Domesday (Doomsday) Book.
It gave the new King of England full details of the land, the people and how much taxes and dues would be paid to the Normans. What did feudalism in England mean to the peasants?
Medieval Serfs were peasants who worked his lord's land and paid him certain dues in return for the use of land, the possession (not the ownership) of which was heritable (able to be passed to heirs).
When the land changed owners the peasants were obliged to work for the new owners - the Normans
How did the Normans maintain
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