Week 5

Feudalism

• A system of government where the king rules directly over the people.

• A way of living long ago. People worked for a lord in exchange for his help and protection.

• A modern economic system based on free trade and competition.

• A form of democracy where citizens vote on every issue.

Magna Carta

• A document that granted rights to the nobility and limited the power of the king.

• A treaty that ended a war between England and France.

• A special paper that made kings follow rules and share power with others.

• A declaration of independence from foreign rule.

Heretic

• A person who follows the majority's beliefs.

• Someone who believes different ideas than what most people believe.

• An individual who is always correct in their beliefs.

• A follower of traditional practices.

Habeas Corpus

• A rule that says a person must get a fair trial before being put in jail.

• A legal principle that allows for the detention of individuals without trial.

• A law that permits the government to seize private property without compensation.

• A doctrine that requires courts to follow precedents set by previous cases.

Model Parliament

• A group where important people—including regular folks—got together to make decisions.

• A formal assembly of only the nobility to discuss royal matters.

• A gathering of merchants to set trade regulations.

• A council of military leaders to plan strategies.

Hundred Years’ War

• A very long war between England and France.

• A brief conflict over territory in North America.

• A series of naval battles between Spain and England.

• A peace treaty signed in the 15th century.