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You might mention the common thread of political science, and as you said religion. Also technological science and the rise of etiquette towards the latter half might be of some value.

if something is popout or has glitter or beads or something on it besides paper and writing, it looks like more effort went into it. also make the background have something to do with the project so its not just something that holds together all your research. maybe have some colors that represent some noble patrons, a faint outline of a popular book (*cough *bible) etc. thats asthetics. you could also just make sure two cover individual social class distinctions, discussing what the difference between each class is. if theres only rich and poor, it could be helpful to describe WHY there are so few. talk about power of church versus the draw of the church. flatter your teacher by throwing in the expression, "noble profession of teaching," (if it applies) and a smile goes a long way. education in the time wasnt just church education either. there was specific work training (apprentices or whatever) but that still counts as education. talk about attitudes of those with great educations toward those without and the special positions held by the educated, or, under a spoils system, if they were ever cheated out by royalty.