Feudalism 2

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…growth of trade and industry, the rise of towns, and the crusades. The manorial system began to break down as the people grew less dependent on the land. The feudal system was based on manorialism, began to break down too. Ruling lords could pay for military and political services with money instead of fiefs. Their wealth provided better pay for the soldiers and officials that they had hired. In return, the lord received better services