The Rise of Towns

LEARNING GOAL: Students will be able to explain what led to the growth of trade and towns in Western Europe and how kings built strong nations during this time period.

Read chapter 26 sections 1-3 and answer the following questions:

1) What led to the growth and development of Venice's trade?
2) How did the location of Flanders help it become an important trading center?
3) What were Fairs?
4) Who sponsored fairs and why?
5) How did most towns develop in the Middle Ages?
6) What was the Black Death?  How many people died from it?
7) What changes did burghers want to make in feudal laws?