The decline of the feudal system

History

In this unit, pupils considered how a range of political, economic and social factors made the lives of peasants difficult in medieval England. In 'Life in Tudor England: was there a 'Golden Age' for the poor?', pupils will extend their knowledge of the lives of those who made up the majority of England's population by assessing the quality of life of the poor by the late-16th century.

In 'The Black Death and the Silk Road: how connected was the medieval world?', pupils studied some of the key consequences of the Black Death. In this unit, pupils will explain how those consequences contributed to the social and economic tensions which triggered the Peasants' Revolt in England.

The Peasants' Revolt: why do historians disagree about its causes?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Which king introduced what became known as the feudal system to England?

In the feudal system, all land was 'borrowed' from the {{}}, and those who borrowed it became his vassals by paying homage for the land.

When do historians agree the feudal system ended in England?

A decline in fines issued by lords against peasants

An increase in fines for peasants wishing to move away

Peasants who escaped being forcibly returned 

Peasants forced to pay fines when they married

Which of the following could be used to **support** the argument that lords tried to strengthen the feudal system after 1348?

Rodney Hilton's work argues that lords did everything they could to prevent 'their' {{}} from negotiating better wages and more freedoms.

Which historian is associated with research in East Anglia that suggests the Black Death accelerated the decline of feudalism?

What 'ism' is another term for the feudal system?

a person who works in return for land to farm

Which is the best definition for a labourer?

Which king issued the Ordinance of Labourers in 1349?

The Ordinance of Labourers was followed in 1351 by the {{}} of Labourers.

Which of these terms best describes the process of obtaining something by discussion?

They must go back to their old lords if they had left them.

They must not negotiate to gain more land.

They must follow rules about payments if they negotiate a new job.

Which of these aspects is something that the Statute of Labourers told labourers they must do?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The decline of the feudal system

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.