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Why did Henry II, the son of Empress Matilda, get to become King?
A deal was made with Matilda to end her challenging the authority of Stephen.
When did Henry II marry Eleanor of Aquitaine?
1154.
What was the collective name for this territory that he owned?
The Angevin Empire.
Who did Henry make Archbishop of Canterbury during his time as King and why?
Thomas a Becket, because he was his best friend and it was thought he would take Henry’s side in any arguments with the Pope.
What happened once Thomas a Becket became Archbishop of Canterbury?
Becket became very religious and sided with the Pope in arguments.
How did Henry II react to this?
Badly. Becket had to leave the country for a few years and when he came back still angered Henry.
Henry shouted, one day, “who will rid me of this turbulent priest” and some knights thought he wanted Becket dead, so they went to Canterbury Cathedral and killed him.
What did Henry II begin to do at the end of his life?
He felt deeply sorry for the death of his friend. He asked for flagellation by monks and deliberately wore a shirt with hairs on the inside to cause himself to suffer.
What were three reasons why Richard I went on a Crusade?
I.To please God
II.For prestige
III.To prove his bravery
What did Richard I have in common with his mother, Eleanor?
She had gone on the Second Crusade in 1147 and Richard went on the Third in 1189.
Why was Richard kidnapped on his way back from the Crusade?
It was seen as honour if one King of a territory was able to kidnap the King of another. The Duke of Austria launched the kidnap.
How much money was raised for his ransom?
150,000 marks.
What were the consequences for the people of England?
They had to pay more tax and their standard of living went down. The country became close to bankruptcy and the new King inherited financial problems.
Who was John’s big rival when he became King?
Prince Arthur of Brittany.
What happened to Prince Arthur when John was in France trying to win back land he had lost?
He was murdered and his body tied to a stone before being thrown into the River Seine.
How did John upset people in his own country?
He raised taxes to fund a failing war with France- one tax was increased by 300%
John also spent lots of money on himself, including a £700 golden robe for Christmas
