how did william establish control in england?

Question 1

terror

Answer 1

• violent techniques in romney
• terrorised opponents in the south (lords became scared)
• punished his opponents’ families
• harrying of the north

Question 2

military presence

Answer 2

• built castles after winning battle of hastings (particularly in rebel areas)
• appointed robert cumin to improve control over the north

Question 3

patronage

Answer 3

• rewarded land and positions of power to ensure loyalty

Question 4

concessions

Answer 4

• earls edwin, morcar and waltheof kept land and titles
• edgar aetheling given land
• when danes arrived in 1069, he was generous so that they could leave