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This agenda outlines key themes in Europe's historical transition from the Medieval period to the Renaissance. It covers significant events such as the impact of the Black Plague, which decimated populations and shifted social structures, leading to peasant revolts and changes in labor dynamics. The Hundred Years' War and the rise of powerful city-states like Florence, along with the influence of the Medici family, are highlighted. Additionally, the flourishing of art, literature, and humanism during the Renaissance are discussed, showcasing the era's cultural rebirth rooted in classical antiquity.
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Agenda • If you missed the test get a copy from me and sit in the hallway; give me your binder to check • Grab the handout and a new Bellringer sheet from the front table. • 25 minute post test review
Europe’s Transition to the Modern World From Medieval times to the Renaissance
ORQ 1/B “Christianity started after the day when Jesus Christ died. He came back alive and started his own religion.” God’s name is not Jesus. “Jew’s were slaves back then so now they are free because of WWII” 1/C “The differences make them really different so the two religions are nothing alike.”
Feudalism • Social Organization of the Medieval Period. • Last into the early 1300’s
The Black Plague The Black Plague • Killed 1/3 of Europe’s pop. • 25 million • Periodic waves for 300 years • 3 types of Plague • Traveled along Silk Road via Fleas on Rats The Black Plague • Peasants revolted & demanded more freedom • Farmers diversified crops • Fewer workers = higer wages • Serfs escaped to cities
Hundred Years’ War The Black Plague • Killed 1/3 of Europe’s pop. • 25 million • Periodic waves for 300 years • 3 types of Plague • Traveled along Silk Road via Fleas on Rats The Black Plague • Peasants revolted & demanded more freedom • Farmers diversified crops • Fewer workers = higer wages • Serfs escaped to cities HYW • 116 years • Charles IV of France dies • Edward III of England wants France • Joan of Arc saint/witch who helped win war. • English Tech.
Trade and Commerce The Black Plague • Killed 1/3 of Europe’s pop. • 25 million • Periodic waves for 300 years • 3 types of Plague • Traveled along Silk Road via Fleas on Rats The Black Plague • Peasants revolted & demanded more freedom • Farmers diversified crops • Fewer workers = higer wages • Serfs escaped to cities HYW • 116 years • Charles IV of France dies • Edward III of England wants France • Joan of Arc saint/witch who helped win war. • English Tech. Trade/Commerce • People move to cities for better wages • Status determined by wealth and ability, not birthright T/C • Italian traders • Bankers • Guilds • Middle Class
Trade and Commerce T/C • Middle class merchants gained control of great sums of money by organizing banks • Medici Family
Rise of the City-State City-State • Italian cities, tied to foreign partners • Rich/powerful • Popes and Emperors fought – lost power • Florence, Italy center of Renaissance T/C • Middle class merchants gained control of great sums of money by organizing banks • Medici Family
Spirit of the Renaissance Spirit of the Ren 1. Scholars & artists looked to art & writing from Ancient Greece and Rome for guidance Spirit of the Ren 1. Medici family used their profits to promote education & arts Spirit of the Ren 1. Crusades made Europeans eager to learn about the world City-State • Italian cities, tied to foreign partners • Rich/powerful • Popes and Emperors fought – lost power • Florence, Italy center of Renaissance T/C • Middle class merchants gained control of great sums of money by organizing banks • Medici Family
