First Reason

Question 1

First red line.
A study of…

Answer 1

A study of Wales after the conquest does not support this statement

Question 2

However one
They

Answer 2

However one reason Normans were able to conquer Wales was the work of the marcher earldoms.They were swiftly established along the border and were tasked with coordinating the conquest of the region.

Question 3

For example

Answer 3

They were given extraordinary powers. In 1067 William fitzosbern was made earl of Hereford and in 1071 Hugh d avanches was made earl of Chester. 1074 Roger Montgomery was made earl of shrewsbury.

Question 4

They were given the autonomy

Answer 4

To build castles, found towns and assert law and order.

Question 5

Furthermore

Answer 5

These men’s followers then carried out the conquest on their behalf. William Hugh and Roger had priorities so their followers moved into wales.

Question 6

Rodger’s sons follower

Answer 6

Gerald fitzwalker founded cilgerran castle in 1110 and other castles still bear these men’s names like Lampeter castle which is locally referred to as Stephen’s castle.

Question 7

Therefore

Answer 7

One reason the Normans were able to conquer wales was a result of the marcher earls and their followers