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1
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what was Harald Godwinsons army of pro soldiers called?

A

The Housecarls

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When William was threatening Harold, how many men in 1066 did he station along the south coast?

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6000 men

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How was Williams army better/different to Harolds?

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He had cavalry- 3000 horses
and Archers

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4
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how many soldiers did William have?

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7,000

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5
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what happens before Harold Hardrada and Tostig are killed?

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Harold Godwinson was defeated in the battle of fulfordgate by Tostig and HH,
But then he comes back for revenge, and catches them off guard.

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When was the battle of Hastings?

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14th October 1066

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who won the battle of Hastings?

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William

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Who won the Battle of Stamford bridge?

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Harold Godwinson

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How did William deal with the dead Anglo-Saxons land?

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He gave it to the normans.

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How did William deal with the remaining English Lords?

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He encouraged them to marry normans
made them pledge loyalty to him

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When was the Harrying Of the North?

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1069

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how many ppl were killed in the Harrying of the North?

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100,000 people

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13
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What was Earl Waltheof associated with?

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The Earls revolt- he was beheaded in 1075

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What was Earl Morcars punishment after being part of the rebellions in East Anglia?

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Imprisoned for life

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what were Williams first castle that he built called?

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Motte and Baileys.

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16
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How were Motte and Bailey castles effective?

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they were cheap and quick to build (made out of wood)

17
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By 1100 how many knights were there?

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5000 knights

18
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when was the doomsday survey

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1085-1086

19
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why did william do the doomsday book

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To sort out who owned what land.
It would allow William to charge rent, and tax people.

20
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what stayed the same when william took controll in a anglo-saxons daily life?

A

The average worklife for a peasant was sustained with the work revolving around the farming year.

21
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In 1080 what percent of the population were peasants?

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90%

22
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What happened to some peasants due to the increase in rents?

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They lost their freedom as they were unable to pay rent.

23
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Because of the harrying of the north, what price did Pickering fall from.

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£88 to £1

24
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When did Lanfranc become Archbishop of Cantebury?

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1070

25
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Did William get along with Pope Alexander 2nd

A

Yes- he gave him the Papal banner- which blessed him during his invasion of England

26
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What was the pope after Alexander the 2nd, which William didn’t agree with?

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Gregory the 7th

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