The Medieval Period 1066 1485 Englands Dark Ages
![The Medieval Period 1066 – 1485 England’s Dark Ages The Medieval Period 1066 – 1485 England’s Dark Ages](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-1.jpg)
![Normandy is on the Northern tip of France, separated from England only by the Normandy is on the Northern tip of France, separated from England only by the](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-2.jpg)
![William the Conqueror defeated the Anglo-Saxons in 1066 and became the first king of William the Conqueror defeated the Anglo-Saxons in 1066 and became the first king of](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-3.jpg)
![Division of Land Serfs worked the land were paid with just enough food to Division of Land Serfs worked the land were paid with just enough food to](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-4.jpg)
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![Great castles and cathedrals were built after the Norman Conquest and Christianity spread rapidly. Great castles and cathedrals were built after the Norman Conquest and Christianity spread rapidly.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-6.jpg)
![1154 Henry II ascends to the throne and brings law and order to the 1154 Henry II ascends to the throne and brings law and order to the](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-7.jpg)
![A code of honor and respectable behavior known as chivalry becomes a part of A code of honor and respectable behavior known as chivalry becomes a part of](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-8.jpg)
![Richard I “the Lion-Hearted” spent most of his time fighting in the Crusades in Richard I “the Lion-Hearted” spent most of his time fighting in the Crusades in](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-9.jpg)
![His brother, John, plotted to take throne in his absence. The Robin Hood legends His brother, John, plotted to take throne in his absence. The Robin Hood legends](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-10.jpg)
![Richard’s death and discovered that the royal treasury was empty. The Crusades were a Richard’s death and discovered that the royal treasury was empty. The Crusades were a](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-11.jpg)
![In 1295 the Model Parliament was established and power was again distributed, now including In 1295 the Model Parliament was established and power was again distributed, now including](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-12.jpg)
![The Crusades cost a lot of money and a lot of lives, but they The Crusades cost a lot of money and a lot of lives, but they](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-13.jpg)
![Guilds were formed and serfs learned trades through apprenticeships to become masters of their Guilds were formed and serfs learned trades through apprenticeships to become masters of their](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-14.jpg)
![Towns and commerce began to grow and wealth was not solely based on ownership Towns and commerce began to grow and wealth was not solely based on ownership](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-15.jpg)
![The Hundred Years’ War began in 1337 while Edward III was on the throne. The Hundred Years’ War began in 1337 while Edward III was on the throne.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-16.jpg)
![The longbow was a particularly destructive weapon that was developed during this period. The The longbow was a particularly destructive weapon that was developed during this period. The](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-17.jpg)
![The House of York battled with the House of Lancster for the crown. A The House of York battled with the House of Lancster for the crown. A](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-18.jpg)
![The War of the Roses Henry Tudor kills (Lancaster) Richar d III (York) Marking The War of the Roses Henry Tudor kills (Lancaster) Richar d III (York) Marking](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-19.jpg)
![Language and Literature The Norman Conquest led to major changes in the English language. Language and Literature The Norman Conquest led to major changes in the English language.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-20.jpg)
![Geoffrey Chaucer was the first great writer in English. His most notable contribution is Geoffrey Chaucer was the first great writer in English. His most notable contribution is](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-21.jpg)
![Folk Ballads were very popular among the common people. They are songs or brief Folk Ballads were very popular among the common people. They are songs or brief](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-22.jpg)
![Morality plays were used to instruct and teach positive moral behavior. Romances were tales Morality plays were used to instruct and teach positive moral behavior. Romances were tales](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-23.jpg)
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![The Medieval Period 1066 1485 Englands Dark Ages The Medieval Period 1066 – 1485 England’s Dark Ages](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-1.jpg)
The Medieval Period 1066 – 1485 England’s Dark Ages
![Normandy is on the Northern tip of France separated from England only by the Normandy is on the Northern tip of France, separated from England only by the](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-2.jpg)
Normandy is on the Northern tip of France, separated from England only by the English Channel. Normans were mainly Vikings and other “North Men” who settled in the region and adopted French customs.
![William the Conqueror defeated the AngloSaxons in 1066 and became the first king of William the Conqueror defeated the Anglo-Saxons in 1066 and became the first king of](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-3.jpg)
William the Conqueror defeated the Anglo-Saxons in 1066 and became the first king of England. He set up a system of government called feudalism which stated that everything belonged to the king.
![Division of Land Serfs worked the land were paid with just enough food to Division of Land Serfs worked the land were paid with just enough food to](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-4.jpg)
Division of Land Serfs worked the land were paid with just enough food to survive.
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![Great castles and cathedrals were built after the Norman Conquest and Christianity spread rapidly Great castles and cathedrals were built after the Norman Conquest and Christianity spread rapidly.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-6.jpg)
Great castles and cathedrals were built after the Norman Conquest and Christianity spread rapidly. After the death of William’s son, Henry I, there was a great deal of anarchy because there was no apparent heir to the throne.
![1154 Henry II ascends to the throne and brings law and order to the 1154 Henry II ascends to the throne and brings law and order to the](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-7.jpg)
1154 Henry II ascends to the throne and brings law and order to the land including: courts juries common law
![A code of honor and respectable behavior known as chivalry becomes a part of A code of honor and respectable behavior known as chivalry becomes a part of](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-8.jpg)
A code of honor and respectable behavior known as chivalry becomes a part of English culture. Duties to God, country, the king and women are of great importance.
![Richard I the LionHearted spent most of his time fighting in the Crusades in Richard I “the Lion-Hearted” spent most of his time fighting in the Crusades in](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-9.jpg)
Richard I “the Lion-Hearted” spent most of his time fighting in the Crusades in an attempt to reclaim the Holy Land for Christianity.
![His brother John plotted to take throne in his absence The Robin Hood legends His brother, John, plotted to take throne in his absence. The Robin Hood legends](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-10.jpg)
His brother, John, plotted to take throne in his absence. The Robin Hood legends are born in this time period.
![Richards death and discovered that the royal treasury was empty The Crusades were a Richard’s death and discovered that the royal treasury was empty. The Crusades were a](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-11.jpg)
Richard’s death and discovered that the royal treasury was empty. The Crusades were a costly venture. In 1215 he was forced to sign the Magna Carta which limited the control of the king and distributed it more evenly
![In 1295 the Model Parliament was established and power was again distributed now including In 1295 the Model Parliament was established and power was again distributed, now including](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-12.jpg)
In 1295 the Model Parliament was established and power was again distributed, now including some commoners.
![The Crusades cost a lot of money and a lot of lives but they The Crusades cost a lot of money and a lot of lives, but they](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-13.jpg)
The Crusades cost a lot of money and a lot of lives, but they opened up new trade routes that allowed merchants to prosper. This was the beginning of the end of feudalism.
![Guilds were formed and serfs learned trades through apprenticeships to become masters of their Guilds were formed and serfs learned trades through apprenticeships to become masters of their](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-14.jpg)
Guilds were formed and serfs learned trades through apprenticeships to become masters of their trade. Blacksmiths, armorers, tanners, millers, cobblers are examples of professional guilds.
![Towns and commerce began to grow and wealth was not solely based on ownership Towns and commerce began to grow and wealth was not solely based on ownership](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-15.jpg)
Towns and commerce began to grow and wealth was not solely based on ownership of land. Overcrowding in some towns made for unsanitary and disease ridden conditions.
![The Hundred Years War began in 1337 while Edward III was on the throne The Hundred Years’ War began in 1337 while Edward III was on the throne.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-16.jpg)
The Hundred Years’ War began in 1337 while Edward III was on the throne. The battle was between England France. When it ended in 1453 England lost control of all of its possessions on the continent.
![The longbow was a particularly destructive weapon that was developed during this period The The longbow was a particularly destructive weapon that was developed during this period. The](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-17.jpg)
The longbow was a particularly destructive weapon that was developed during this period. The war also set up another difficulty for England as two families vied for possession of the monarchy.
![The House of York battled with the House of Lancster for the crown A The House of York battled with the House of Lancster for the crown. A](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-18.jpg)
The House of York battled with the House of Lancster for the crown. A symbol from each family’s crest gave the conflict a particularly colorful name.
![The War of the Roses Henry Tudor kills Lancaster Richar d III York Marking The War of the Roses Henry Tudor kills (Lancaster) Richar d III (York) Marking](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-19.jpg)
The War of the Roses Henry Tudor kills (Lancaster) Richar d III (York) Marking the end of the Middle Ages in England
![Language and Literature The Norman Conquest led to major changes in the English language Language and Literature The Norman Conquest led to major changes in the English language.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-20.jpg)
Language and Literature The Norman Conquest led to major changes in the English language. Old French wove its way into Old English and the language shifted toward what we now call
![Geoffrey Chaucer was the first great writer in English His most notable contribution is Geoffrey Chaucer was the first great writer in English. His most notable contribution is](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-21.jpg)
Geoffrey Chaucer was the first great writer in English. His most notable contribution is The Canterbury Tales.
![Folk Ballads were very popular among the common people They are songs or brief Folk Ballads were very popular among the common people. They are songs or brief](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-22.jpg)
Folk Ballads were very popular among the common people. They are songs or brief narrative poems. Miracle plays dramatized stories from the Bible like Noah’s Ark.
![Morality plays were used to instruct and teach positive moral behavior Romances were tales Morality plays were used to instruct and teach positive moral behavior. Romances were tales](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/85377fd4893970d8292923b012b5e7f9/image-23.jpg)
Morality plays were used to instruct and teach positive moral behavior. Romances were tales of chivalry and knights in shining armor. The tales of King Arthur are important contributions to Medieval literature.
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