Feudalism was from 850-1000. Feudalism happened because of the fall of Rome. Feudalism is either German or Roman. Feudalism spread from France to Spain, Italy, and later Germany and Eastern Europe. Feudalism spread from France to Spain to Italy and later to Germany and Eastern Europe. In England the Frankish form was forced by William I. Although most of the elements of feudalism were already present. It was adopted in Scandinavian countries. The important features of feudalism are similar throughout, but there are national differences. Feudalism continued through out all parts of Europe until the end of the 14th century. The rise of powerful monarchs in France, Spain, and England broke down the local organization. Another disruptive force was the increase of communication, which broke down the cutoff manor. This process was considerable speed up in the 14th century. That did much to destroy the feudal classifying of society.The system broke down gingerly. It was not completely destroyed in France until the French Revolution and it continued in Germany until 1848 and it continued in Russia until 1917. Many antiques of feudalism still last today.