3 Rebellions Flashcards
Harrying of the North cause
People in northern England were unhappy with normal rule
Earls and nobles who lost power were angered
Harrying of North rebellions
Northumbrians, along with Danish support rebelled against William.
Joined with Edgar Aetheling
Harrying of North outcome
Conducted Harrying of the north
Destroying villages
Destroying crops
Killing thousands
Revolt of Hereward cause
Anglo Saxon resistance continued
Anglo Saxons resented land distribution
Hated harsh rule of Norman’s
Revolt of Hereward Rebellions
Hereward led a hit and run campaign, hiding after attacking or blending in
Gained support for English and Danes
Had ships and men
Revolt of Hereward outcome
William laid siege to Ely (an attempt to crush)
After months of resistance, Herewards Forces were crushed