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Feudalism is defined as a Medieval European political, economic and social system from the 9th to 15th century.
AP World History 101. Feudalism and the Crusades Video. Feudalism developed in Western Europe at around 800 C.E. from the remnants of the Western Roman Empire. As a result of central authority being unable to perform its functions and prevent the rise of local powers, this decentralized organization formed.