rebellions Flashcards
1
Q
why were there rebellions?
A
normans were ruling-hated william (high tax)
loss of land-mormans took saxon land (earldoms reduced in size)
danish-invaded 3 times for gold?
opportunity- william away in 1075
2
Q
why did Edward and Morcar rebel?
A
Mercia was was made smaller and he never got to marry williams daughter
3
Q
how did william prevent rebellions?
A
castles-used to stop rebellions and launch attacks on rebel areass
bribery- danish got paid off
violence- harrying of the north
