Migration: Norman Kingdom + Angevin Empire Flashcards

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Who were the contenders for the throne after Edward’s death and what were their claims to the throne?

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  • William duke of normandy: claimed that both Harold Hadrada and Godwinson agreed that he should take the throne
  • Harold Godwinson: most powerful man in England, Witan supported his claim
  • Harold Hadrada: Viking ruler of Denmark, stated that since Vikings had conquered England for many years, he should be king
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Who eventually took the throne after Edward?

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William Duke of Normandy

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3
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Describe the fight that occured for William of Normandy to ascend the throne

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  1. HG crowned king from Witan } didn’t stop the rest from attacking
  2. Sept 1066: HH defeated @ battle of stamford bridge
  3. 14th Oct 1066: HG defeated by William
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4
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When did William Duke of Normandy take the throne?

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25th December 1066

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How did William take and keep control of England?

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  • putting down major rebellions
  • giving normans land in return for their loyalty
  • give supporters jobs in the Church
  • each Norman baron and lord has his own rights
  • building castles to control England
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How did England change under Norman rule?

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  • new castles built, changed architectural scenery
  • french became the language of power
  • french customs introduced
  • feudal system
  • doomsday book maintained
  • anglo saxons became second class citizens
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7
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Who ascended the throne after William’s death?

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Henry I

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8
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Who did Henry I want claiming the throne after his death?

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His daughter Matilda

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9
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Who stopped Matilda from ascending the throne?

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her cousin Stephen

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What was the deal agreed between Stephen and Matilda?

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Matilda’s son, Henry II will be given the throne after Stephen’s death

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What was the land that Henry II ruled over?

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  • normandy
  • count of anjou
  • count of maine
  • aquitaine from marriage
  • ireland from invasion
  • england
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How did Henry II capture Ireland?

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  • sent an army of barons and knights to help the Irish king
  • Barons used it as an opportunity to capture land for England
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13
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Who ascended the throne after Henry II’s death?

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Richard I then John

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14
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What was the only land remaining under English control during John’s reign?

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Gascony

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15
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What was John’s nickname?

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Softsword

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16
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How did the barons confront John?

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After his constant losses, Barons confronted him with an army they gathered and occupied London + forced J to sign the magna carta

17
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Why did the Angevin Empire fall?

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  • J’s poor military control
  • King Phillip II reconquering French Lands
  • loss of support for J
18
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What did the Magna Carta detail?

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Promised to respect the rights of the Church + barons, stop unfair taxes and more

19
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What was the significance of Henry II?

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  • created the first British Empire
  • effective ruler, organised the Justice system
  • managed to visit his entire empire: crossed english channel 30 times
  • developed Dublin into a centre of commerce and trade
20
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What did Richard I spend his time doing?

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Crusades or in France