By High Middle Ages towns were growing again Improvement in agriculture; Farmers were clearing forests; Adopting better farming methods; creating surplus of crops to sell in town markets Revival of trade in seaport towns – Venice, Genoa re-established ties with the East – Best way to travel was by river many towns established by rivers making trade easier Merchants became permanent residents Craft or trades people also settled in towns Towns became wealthier with specialization 1st generally part of DOMAIN - feudal lord – Growth led to independence A CHARTER led to free towns - mayor GUIDE TO READING NOTES CH 4 Read Section 4.2 on p.44 and answer the questions below. Then, before each group’s performance in
By High Middle Ages towns were growing again Improvement in agriculture; Farmers were clearing forests; Adopting better farming methods; creating surplus of crops to sell in town markets Revival of trade in seaport towns – Venice, Genoa re-established ties with the East Best way to travel was by river – many towns established by rivers making trade easier Merchants became permanent residents Craft or trades people also settled in towns Towns became wealthier with specialization 1st generally part of DOMAIN - feudal lord Growth led to independence – A CHARTER led to free towns - mayor GUIDE TO READING NOTES CH 4 Read Section 4.2 on p.44 and answer the questions below. Then, before each group’s performance in
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