6.3 + 6.4

• Geschiedenis
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

         6.3 + 6.4

                                 Homework!

Presentation Bruges

Presentation Hanseatic league

Presentation the Black Death

Significance of cities

• Growth of trade > cities became richer.
• They wanted more self-governance > city rights.
• Feudal system > they had to convince their landlords (vassals).

City rights

• Cities started paying taxes in exchange for privileges.
• Special rights: markets, city wall, etc.
• Sometimes they received a city charter: special contract with city rights.
• This meant self-governance.

Self-government

• Be aware: sch! No English term. Strict Dutch concept.
• Allowed to create their own laws.
• Schepenen made laws, kept the city safe and more (policeman with more power).
• Schout: head of schepenen. 
• Later: council of rich citizens.

Answer these questions

1. Name 3 agricultural innovations.
2. What are Guilds?
3. Name 2 benefits/advantages of Guilds.
4. Would you join a guild and why?