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Nov 1, 1066
THE FEUDAL SYSTEM
The feudal system was introduced by the Normans when they conquered England.
With the feudal system the society was higly hierarchised into classes. -
Nov 1, 1215
MAGNA CARTA
King John signs the Magna Carta, it was a document wich limited the powers of the sovereign in favour of the barons.
With the signing of Magna Carta feudal system began it slow decline. -
Nov 1, 1295
MODEL PARLIAMENT
When Henry III became king the England was governed by a group of barons.
Edward I continued the experiment when he became king in 1272. The meeting of this council, know as the 'Model Parliament' and included:
-representatives of the barons
-the clergy
-two knights from each country
-two citizens from each town -
Nov 1, 1347
THE BLACK DEATH
The black death was one of the greatest human tragedies ever experienced in Europe. This plague, know as the black death becase the body went dark-coloured after death, was caused by fleas living on black rats which infested ships trading in Europe. -
Nov 1, 1381
THE PEASANTS' REVOLT
The black death decimeted the population and especially the peasants, who were essential for woerking the land, but were underpaid and exploited.
Economic and socio-political chaos blew up when villagers started the Peasants' Revolte to demand greater rights.
