Guild

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/guild

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the organizational structure?Hierarchical, typically comprising apprentices, journeymen, and masters
2. What is the key regulatory functions?Quality control, price setting, training standards, market access limitation
3. What were guilds and why did they form in medieval towns?Guilds were groups of craftspeople who worked together to make good things and teach others. They formed as towns grew and people specialized in different jobs.
4. How did guilds keep the quality of products high?Guilds set strict rules about what materials to use and how to make items. They checked each piece to make sure it met those rules.

Mercantilism: An economic theory advocating for government regulation to increase national wealth and power.
Vocational Training: Education and training focused on preparing individuals for specific trades or occupations.
Collective Action: Action taken by a group of people with a common interest or goal.