Question

Do you think feudalism helped or hurt Western Europe's development

Answer 1

Answer:

Feudalism was a help to Western Europeans for the flowing reasons: Feudalism helped protect communities from the violence and warfare that broke out after the fall of Rome and the collapse of strong central government in Western Europe. Feudalism secured Western Europe's society and kept out powerful invaders.

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Answer 2

Answer:

This is a very difficult question and one that is heavily debated today, but the general consensus is that although feudalism was initially helpful at protecting the unprotected in society, it overall held Europe back from economic and social development since there was no upward mobility.