Flashcard: Life in Medieval Towns (sec. 1-2)

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Why did towns buy royal charters?

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to gain independence from feudal lords

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How did new farming methods contribute to the growth of medieval European towns?

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A surplus of crops were grown and sold to people living in towns.

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If you were a customer who bought shoes from a cobbler, a guild might help you by making sure that

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the shoes were of good quality.

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Towns wanting to gain independence from their local lord usually did so in one of these two ways: violent revolt, royal charter.

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violent revolt, royal charter

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In addition to new farming methods, another reason for the growth of towns was the

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revival of long-distance trade.

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What term is used to describe a certain type of good that is crafted by skilled artisans in towns that were tailored to meet a customer's specific need or preference?

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specialized good

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Where were most medieval towns found?

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Along rivers and oceans.

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In some cases an apprentice will not have the money to open his/her business immediately and must work "by the day" for other masters. In this situation the person is called a ___________ because they work "by the day" instead of becoming a master who employs other workers.

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Journeyman