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Period: 476 to Oct 16, 1453
Feudalism
A new, decentralized system of politics, economy (manorialism), and society. "feudum" = contract. MANORS, MILITARISM (Chivalry), and CHRISTIANITY (The Church). Hierarchy. -
Oct 20, 1139
Pope Innocent 2 outlawed the crossbow (for a time)
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Period: Oct 15, 1150 to Oct 15, 1500
Mounted warriors started remaining on their horses in battle
Horses + armor = only rich fight. Horses = it's all about the individual knight. Coat of arms identifies knights. Knights had to first train & get tested. Lots of $ & time required = small but very skilled armies. -
Hand crossbow introduced in Europe
The crossbow was composed of a bow that was made of horn or wood. It was mounted on a stock, had a string connected to the trigger, and had a stirrup for a soldier's foot. Crossbows fired many types of missiles. They shot bolts that were about 15 inches and made of wood or iron, or stones or lead pellets. SCARY! :O -
Period: to Oct 15, 1500
Church limits / controld violence (Immunity, holy days, etc.)
War can be holy!
