the period between about A. D. 500 and 1400. The medieval period of European history between the fall of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the Renaissance, are sometimes referred to as the "Dark Ages." Common Law Jury Chivalry Middle Ages​

What did the french national assembly decide? peasants would only have to pay one-tenth of their earnings to the catholic church. the government could not legally charge taxes without first holding a vote. aristocrats would still receive special privileges as long as they paid a higher tax. employment would be available to all people, regardless of their social class.