Earls Flashcards
What years did the revolts take place?
1066 to 1075
What significant event occurred in 1066?
The Norman Conquest of England
Who was the leader of the Norman Conquest?
William the Conqueror
What was a primary cause of the revolts during this period?
Resistance to Norman rule
Which group primarily led the revolts against Norman rule?
The Anglo-Saxons
Fill in the blank: The revolts from 1066 to 1075 were primarily against _______.
Norman rule
True or False: The revolts lasted for nearly a decade.
True
What was one of the major outcomes of the revolts?
Increased repression by the Normans
Which notable revolt took place in 1075?
The Revolt of the Earls
Who were the main figures involved in the Revolt of the Earls?
Ralph de Gael and Roger de Breteuil
What was a consequence of the Norman Conquest that contributed to the revolts?
Land redistribution to Norman nobles
What was the significance of the revolts for the Anglo-Saxon nobility?
It marked a decline in their power and influence
Fill in the blank: The revolts challenged the authority of _______.
William the Conqueror
True or False: The revolts were successful in restoring Anglo-Saxon rule.
False
What was a common tactic used by the rebels during the revolts?
Guerrilla warfare
What was one major impact of the revolts on the Norman administration?
Stricter control and surveillance of the population
What is a tithing
10 families/households
How many people died as a consequence of the Harring of the North
One hundred thousand
What is Williams 1 son called
Roger Curthose
What were the 3 names of the earls that revolted in 1075
Ralph de Gael – Earl of East Anglia.Norman
- Roger de Breteuil – Earl of Hereford.Norman
- Waltheof of Northumbria – The only one of the three who was English by birth.Saxon
