by david beller

Summary of the Black Death

dbeller84 — 2014-11-21 18:15:54 UTC

After Mongols conquered China and most of Eurasia, Black Deach spread along Silk Road that was kept open by Mongols. It caused Western Europe's population to drop by 30-40% and affected the society in many ways. Because of the urban grain market getting wrecked there was less demand, the prices were lowered. This resulted in nobles selling their serfs their freedom and land, which made the peasants work harder, new and broader markets, rise of capitalism & decline of guilds. Church was challenged due to its abuse to raise cash. There were multiple revolutions that were all put down. Political stability made it possible for the people to patronize arts

Summary of The Rise of Guilds and Leagues

2014-11-21 18:47:03 UTC

Town leagues kept control of trade routes and sea lands, set standard coinage, weights and measures. With credit they could use more money than they had cash, which resulted in in much larger scale trade. Guilds had control of wages, work hours and work conditions, work quality, adverticing and prices. They also controlled and limited membership through training of their apprentices. This all resulted in sales continuing to go up.

Summary of The Agricultural Revolution

2014-11-21 18:53:06 UTC

Agricultural revolution was caused by warmer climate, feudalism / political stability and Viking, Arab & Magyar raids the people. People began crop rotation, 3-field systems, heavy plow which let them have more food, which in turn resulted in population growth. They also developed new lands. Plow horses were also an important part of this, because they could work 50% more faster and 1-2 hours longer.

Study Guide

dbeller84 — 2014-11-21 19:04:21 UTC