History Revision 2 Flashcards
In 1068 where did Edwin and Morcar rebel
Mercia
How did William respond to the Saxons rebellious actions in the North
He destroyed everything in his path, houses, crops, animals
who rebelled in 1070?
Herwood
What was the name given to William’s actions in the North between 1068-1070
Harrying of the North
Who replaced Morcar as leader of Northumbria
A Norman
How was Hereward defeated?
The witch got monks to kill him
why did William build castles?
castles were vital to William’s takeover of England. wherever his soldiers took control he built castles called motte and bailey castles.
castles were used by who?
barons to control key points like roads ports and river crossing and towns for the protection against unhappy locals
in Cambridge what happened?
25 houses were demolished for a castle, in Lincoln 150 were destroyed.
what happened after battel of Stamford bridge with Harold?
Harold collected as many soldiers as possible and started to march south - 50 miles per day
were most of his good soldiers with him?
many of his best soldiers were left behind
when did Harold arrive at Hastings?
October 13 - during the night with an army of 7000 exhausted men!!
What were the name of Harold’s soldiers?
House Carls and Fyrds
What was name of William’s soldiers?
Archers and Cavalry on horseback
when was battle of hastings?
Oct 14th 9.30am 1066
what did William promise his soldiers if they won the BOH?
He promised them land
what was the Feigned retreat?
it was when W faked to retreat down the hill which forced the saxons to break the shield wall and left William victorious
what is the rule of law
the law applies to everyone equally
democracy?
power to the people
individual liberty?
the freedom to make choices
mutual respect?
tolerance or differences
what else did William have as and advantage over Harold?
- 7,500 Soldiers fully trained and prepared versus Harold’s soldiers- some of them were partly trained - unprofessional, many were farmers called the Fryd.
- army and weapons
- extra 4000 medics, blacksmiths, cooks could help the injured solders repair weapons and provide food
- strategies were in place for William due to having more time to prepare whilst waiting for the storm to die down and set sail
- Williams’ army had weapons - crossbows,
- strong leadership - inspired his army when be took off his helmet to inspire his army to defeat Harold
