What were the reasons behind the development of Feudalism?

Tim o'neill explained it rather well. What economic and demographic factors led to the transition from an antique to a feudal economy in the Middle Ages in Europe following the fall of the Western Roman Empire? read more

While Rome was powerful, the legions were able to enforce order. When the legions withdrew, there was a power vacuum. Further, there was an economic vacuum, since the loss of the protection of the legions made trade across distances precarious. read more

Reasons for the development of feudalism in Europe By: Maddi, Emily and Jakob (: Before the Middle Ages: most of the time the Europeans spent working on their land, trying to grow enough food to last them another year. They used some of the Asian cultures, such as; there advanced learning systems of earth and the human body. read more

The Crusades contributed to the decline of feudalism in another way too. They opened up trade between Europe and cities of Constantinople and Alexandria. As a result, commerce and industry in Europe received a fillip and a number of important cities developed. read more