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AQA GSCE History Norman England- The Normans: Life Under the Normans

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-The next focus for William was reorganising society so it was run to suit him

The feudal system before William

1. King
2. Churchmen e.g priests
3. Noble warriors/earls (fought in battle but also ran the administration as very large landowners)
4. Peasant workers: Split into three groups
Thegns- Could own village land
Bailiffs- Enforced law and order
Villeins- Worked in the field, farmed

The feudal system William made- Responsibilities

1. King, who gave land and titles to...
2. Churchmen and Barons, who gave protection, shelter, food and sometimes land to...
3. Knights, who gave food protection and shelter to...
4. Peasants

The feudal system William made- Rights

4. Peasants worked in fields and did military service in the ford for...
3. Knights, who gave military service and loyalty to...
2. Churchmen and Barons, who gave military service and loyalty to...
1. The King

Why was the social hierarchy a good thing?

-Everyone knew their position, what was expected of them, and what they needed to do for the people above and below them