Social & Economic Developments Flashcards
Which of the English Kings spent the most on war?
Richard
What was the Saladin Tithe?
10% of all revenues would go towards the crusade.
How much did Richard gain from releasing William the Lion from the treaty of Falaise?
10,000 marks.
What did Richard sell to make money?
a wide range of offices & royal demense.
How much was raised by 1190?
£31,000
How much was Richard’s ransom?
150,000 marks.
How were taxes used to raise Richard’s ransom?
a 25% tax of revenues was imposed.
How were knights used to raise Richard’s ransom?
feudal aid was raised.
How much did the funds from Baronial Widows raise to fund the war with Philip?
it rose to 1689 marks in 1198 alone.
When and why did Richard sell charters to towns?
1189, to increase their probability of economic activity.
How did Richard hinder the trade economy in 1194?
he placed an embargo of English trade with Flanders
How did Richard’s embargo on English trade with Flaners benefit him?
it stimulated alliances with Flanders.
Why did Richard place the Embargo on English trade with Flanders?
In response to Philip’s alliance with Baldwin III of Flanders.
How did the surrender of Jerusalem in 1187 impact the English economy aside from Richard’s crusade?
A rise in anti-semitism meant less money from jews to the crown.
How many jews were killed on psalm sunday 1190?
57
