how william maintained his power

Question 1

william had to do lots of things to maintain his power. how did military strength and castles help to maintain his power in england

Answer 1

the castles and troops were used to defeat rebels and intimidate the anglo saxons

Question 2

how did jeourneys around England help to maintain williams power in england

Answer 2

with williams frequent presence around the country showed the people that he was in charge and he was taking an interest in all parts of England

Question 3

how did oath taking help to maintain williams power in England

Answer 3

religion was a vital part in anglo saxon culture, swearing an oath under the bible cannot be broken without betraying god

Question 4

how did coinage help to maintain williams power in england

Answer 4

the kings head was on the back of the coin, reminding people that the king was in control and those coins belong to the crown, thus increasing his control

Question 5

what did william stress in relation to right as king to help maintain his power

Answer 5

he made sure people knew that he was the rightful successor to edward the confessor as he was a blood relation, whereas, harold godwinson was not

Question 6

how did landownership help to maintain williams power in england

Answer 6

william owned all the land, he could give it to people and take it away. this ensured that people stayed loyal as they wanted to keep their land