Why did the feudal system develop? o
Nobles realized they were losing their importance in society as cities grew, and the feudal system guaranteed that the
nobles would remain at the top of the political and social pyramid
Europeans wanted to reduce the power of the church, and the feudal system made it clear that nobles would write local
laws organize courts, and collect taxes
More and more people in Europe were demanding political rights and the feudal system spelled out the rights of each
class of people
Nobles could protect their property and local people from Viking raiders and armed bands by offering land in exchange for
loyalty and military service