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Much is spoken about the life of knights and the wealthy during this time,
but what was life like for the women of these times? Books tell us that the
women were believed to be inferior to men. Their legal status varied; in
some regions they could not inherit land, make a will or be a witness in
court. What other rules applied to women?
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Women in the Middle Ages
Draw up a chart and note at least five things that have changed for women.
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