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arabera caroline dennard 14 years ago

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History - Population, Growth and an Expanding Economy c.900-1300

Between the 9th and 13th centuries, population growth and economic expansion were influenced by several key factors. Agricultural productivity was crucial, yet it required more labor, creating a cycle where better food production and increased labor force were interdependent.

History - Population, Growth and an Expanding Economy c.900-1300

History - Population, Growth and an Expanding Economy c.900-1300

Urban Origins: Roman Legacy

PLANNED TOWNS - deciding to create a town on an estate, e.g SALISBURY ... relocation in 1220
Usually developed around churches
Markets also developed - so towns followed.

The consequences of all this...

Expansion of towns was at the same time as rural expansion.
In England, towns have anglo-origins.
In towns each one is granted an aspect of trade
Growth of trade controlled by Lords

What did people do?

People moved long distances: eg Christians during Crusades + Normans into Sicily
People began to argue as areas filled up, so people explored further.
Forests cleared to make room for people.
Numerous empty spaces between villages, can sow there.

Overall problem...

To get better food production you need more labour, to get more labour you need more food. VICIOUS CIRCLE

Movement and Migration

Better Lands
Search for food

Deaths

Fluctuating death rate related to food supply and diet.
Malnutrition
Death rate: No modern medicine, vulnerable to disease.

Births

End of slavery and concept of monastacism
Age of marriage important
Birth rate (fertility) can be effected by famine

Factors determining size and control...

Population..

Population figures also relate to climate - warm period is same time as population growth. this is not causal.
then dramatically slashed...
Population first doubled to 73 million