Rising against Tostig Flashcards
1
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When was the uprising against Tostig?
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October 1065
2
Q
Why was the Danelaw a reason for the rebelliom against Tostig?
A
Tostig was a southerner, so people of the Danelaw didn’t trust him.
He taxed them greatly
3
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Why was taxation a reason for the uprising against Tostig?
A
Tostig raised taxes for northumbrian people
Misuse of the geld tax
Tostig getting rich.
4
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Why was tostigs rules and policies a reason for the uprising?or
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Tostig was friends with the scottish’s king (Malcom III), so he didnt defend northumbria from scottish attacks
Tostig abused his power
Tostig introduced laws from the south
5
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What were the triggers for the uprising?
A
In 1064, Tostig ordered two followers of the Gospatric to be killed.
Later, Gospatric was also assassinated. (Worst treachery)
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