England before 1066 Flashcards
1
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general facts
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2 million, roman atholic, KIng Edward th C, society built in hierarchies
2
Q
who was the King helped by
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his earls they were supported by 2500-3000 housecarls
, most powerful were the Godwins
3
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positive points about England
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advanced economy
religious- pope heard legal cases
well structured government (below king earls etc)
King and earls had professional soldiers- housecarls
4
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negatives points
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not well defended- not many castles in the north
advanced economy=target for foreign countries
north was sparsely populated
5
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englands relationship to Normandy
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Edward tC was related to N’s through his mother
Edward was sent to Normandy when a child
when E came back to Eng he brought many N advisors=N would have a signif influence in Eng
