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Towns became big cities and new town appeared in the Middle Ages. This was because the population of Europe was growing. New technology helped farmers farm and towns grew because of trade increase. The growth of trade also led to the decline of feudalism. Knights demanded for money instead of land for their services. The crusades led to people leaving manors also.

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Lived from 1122-1204 A.D.. She took over France from being the king's vassal in 1137. She got married to Louis VII Queen of France. She ended up divorcing Louis VII and married King Henry II of England. She was the mother of future Richard the Lionheart.

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Kings and Queens were the greatest lord of the monarchy. They had birthright and nobles and knights were their vassals. They had castles built for protection. They gave their vassals land in return for protecting them.

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Nobles were vassals of kings but they were lords to lower rank nobles and knights. They fought for the king in return for land. They gave upper lords money in special occasions, shelter, and even food if needed.

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Knights served noble lords for land. They fought for the lords and could accept fiefs from multiple lords. They wore suits of armor and fought on horseback

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Peasants weren't part of the system but were workers for the Knight and Noble lords. In return for providing food for the lords they got land to farm on for food. They were tied to land they that they lived on and weren't allowed to leave without permission.

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Manor life was living on a large estate that was largely self-sufficient and produced most goods and needs. Knights allowed peasants to on their large estates. All the decisions were made by the manor lord.

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William brought Feudalism to Britain. He was duke of Normandy in northern France, and declared himself king of England.