* Pre-Writing Prompt, * Objectives w/ Cornell Notes, * R.A.F.T. Follow Up
Critical Thinking Prompt:
1) Explain what is secure about your world.
My world is extremely secure. I wake up each day knowing what to expect. And my expectation is one that will have all my basic needs met. I know I will eat whenever and whatever I desire. I know I have a secure job and that I don’t have to worry about my paycheck. I know I have car that allows me the convenience to go wherever and when ever I like. I know I have friends and family that support and love me. I can see or speak to them whenever I want.
2) How is your life limited?
My time and money is limited. Therefore, I can’t possible do or have everything I want. I have to pick and choose the activities or interests I have. I love to travel but
I know it is not always safe to go anywhere I want.
13.2 Feudalism in Europe
Objective 1: Describe the effects of new
invasions on western Europe
> Setting the Stage
> Invaders Attack Western Europe
* New waves of invaders attacked
Europe causing political and constant warfare. This led to a system of feudalism (cause)
* Invasions caused widespread disorder and suffering and constant fear. Kings needed to protect their lands from invasion. Instead of looking for a central ruler to protect them, the people of
Europe looked to local rulers or lords with private armies to provide a safe and stable society.
Objective 2: Explain the structure of feudalism and the role of the manor system
> A New Social Order: Feudalism
> Manors: The Economic Side of
Feudalism
* Structure similar to a pyramid with a king at the top, then vassals (wealthy land owners/ nobles and bishops, next were knights (personal security to the lord), last were the peasants (worked the land)
* The manor was the lord’s estate (land).
* It was a self-contained community.
Provided housing, farmland, and protection. In return, all pledged allegiance to their lord

Follow Up/ R.A.F.T.
R.ole: Lawyer
A.udience: Lord, Knight, Serf
F.ormat: Contract
T.opic: draw up a contract between a lord, knight, and serf. Include the responsibilities, obligations, and rights of each party.
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Here! Here! This contract binds the following parties: Lord Kanno, Sir Cypress
Security, and the serfs of the Cypress Manor.
Responsibilities & Obligation:
>Lord Kanno will provide a secure and stable environment for both the knights and the serfs that live on the land. This includes a living wage, housing/ general supplies, and job training.
>Sir Cypress Security will be the security for the lords estate. They are also responsible for overseeing the productivity of the serfs.
>Serfs: will work, work, and when they are done… work some more. They are required to contribute 40% of whatever they produce. Also you are required to give a tithe or church tax.
Rights:
>Lord Kanno: is an absolute dictator, there for is granted all right; including determining who you will marry.
>Knights: have a right to a five-day workweek, and free room and board. You are entitled to a two-week vacation to any of the on going battle regions Lord Kanno is fighting at the time.
>Serfs: Are entitled to living in a one-room cottage, where your livestock will be kept. Sunday is your day off. Rights to attend church service. In time of invasion you have a right to seek protection behind the castle walls.
* Your signature and bloody finger print binds all parties for the duration of the natural life.