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The Struggle for Royal Authority Flashcards

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Name 3 notable rebels during the Great Rebellion, (Barons/nobility)

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Robert de Beaumont, Hugh Bigod & Hugh Cyreilog

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How were the rebellious nobles punished after the Great Rebellion?

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They were imprisoned, released only once they had surrendered their castles to the king.

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When was the Treaty of Falaise?

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1174

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What did the Treaty of Falaise establish?

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Henry’s overlordship over Scotland.

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How did Henry re-establish his authority over Law and Order upon his return to England?

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By making offences against Forest Law a priority.

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When was the Assize of the Forest Law?

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1184

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What did the 1184 Assize of the Forest Law at Woodstock assert?

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Henry’s authority; due to the fact that it was declared in the presence of the church and nobility.

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When did Henry claim control over all the baronial castles in England?

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1176

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What did Henry do with the baronial castles after 1176?

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He replaced them with his own.

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When was the Assize of Arms?

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1181

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What did the Assize of Arms enforce?

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Specified what arms a man was required to possess, depending on his status.

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When was the new coinage issued?

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1180

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What was the name of the new coinage under Henry II?

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The ‘short-cross’

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How did the economy gain from the new coinage?

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They applied a service charge for exchanging old coins for the new.

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What were the three policies enforced between 1166 and 1180 in regards to Civil Law?

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Novel Disseisin, Mort d’ Ancestor, Darrein Presentment.

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What was ‘Novel Disseisin?’

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The recovery of land after Dispossession

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What was Mort d’ Ancestor?

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establishing rightful inheritance

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What was Darrein Presentment?

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right of patronage for property granted to the church.

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When did Henry introduce the ‘Grand Assize?’

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1179

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What was the ‘Grand Assize?’

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a trial of issue involving twelve knights of the shire involved.

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In regards to criminal law, what was a ‘jury of presentment?’

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twelve men from each locality made up it’s jury.

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When was the Assize of Northampton?

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1176

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What did the Assize of Northampton do?

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reduced the Sheriffs influence on law and order.

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When was the compromise of Avranches?

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1172

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What did the compromise of Avranches do?
resolved many outstanding issues between Henry and the church.
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What year did Henry formally accept the canonisation of Becket.
1173
27
When did Henry make public penance at Canterbury Cathedral?
July 1174
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What evidence is there to validate Henry's new alliance with Pope Alexander III after the Compromise of Avranches?
Alexander III refused to support the rebels during the Great Rebellion of 1173-4.
29
How was Richard of Ilchester rewarded for his alliance during the feud with Becket?
He was made Bishop of Winchester in 1173.
30
How was John of Oxford rewarded for his alliance during the feud with Becket?
He was made Bishop of Norwich in 1175.
31
When did Henry agree the English Concordat with the papal legate?
June 1176
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What did the English Concordat agree?
Clerks would be brought before the royal court for extreme offences.
33
When was the Treaty of Windsor established with Ireland?
1175
34
Who had Henry left in the position of Quasi-Viceroy in Ireland?
Hugh de Lacy.
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Why did Henry need to adjust his positions in Ireland after the Treaty of Windsor?
He had loose control; Rory o'Connor failed to control his lands.
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How did Henry respond to Rory O'Connor's failures?
He decided to send John over to establish his authority.
37
When did Henry send John over to Ireland with an army?
1185
38
Why was Henry growing suspicious of Hugh de Lacy?
Hugh had married Rory O'Connor's daughter without Henry's permission, weakening Henry's control over Hugh's authority in Ireland.
39
When did John return to England after his expedition in Ireland?
After 9 months, he returned unsuccessful.
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How did Henry II respond to John's failure?
He accepted to leave control in Ireland as it was.
41
What demand did Young Henry make in 1182?
To be given Normandy to rule.
42
How did Young Henry respond to Henry II's refusal to give him Normandy?
he fled to France.
43
What triggered the rivalry between Young Henry and Richard in 1182-3?
Richard refused to swear loyalty to Young Henry; Henry II gave Young Henry permission to chastise Richard for not obeying the conditions of the family court.
44
What year was Young Henry allowed to march on Aquitaine to chastise Richard?
1183
45
How did Young Henry abuse his fathers permission to chastise Richard?
He used is as part of his plan to remove Richard.
46
Who supported Young Henry in his rebellion of 1183?
Philip II of France, Raymond V of Toulouse & Hugh III of Burgandy.
47
What brought an end to Young Henry's rebellion of 1183?
His sudden death.
48
Why did Henry demand Richard surrender Aquitaine to John after Young Henry's death?
Richard was now his heir and would inherit Normandy etc instead.
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How did Richard react to Henry II demand that he surrender Aquitaine to John?
He refused.
50
When did Henry encourage John to invade Aquitaine allied with Geoffrey?
1184
51
Why did Henry II eventually give Geoffrey positions of authority in Normandy?
He was furious with Richard for attacking Brittany in retaliation to John's invasion of Aquitaine.
52
When was Eleanor brought to France?
1185
53
Why was Eleanor brought to France in 1185?
To force Richard to surrender his rights to Aquitaine.
54
What affect did Geoffrey's death in 1185 have on Henry?
it further undermined the plans Henry had for the Dynasty.
55
Why did Henry's relationship with Philip II falter?
The division of the empire was become more unlikely with each son's death; thus, Henry's empire posed more of a threat than Philip first anticipated.
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What event pinpoints Philip II's allegiance shifting?
May 1187: Philip's invasion of Berry.
57
How was Richard politically allied to Philip?
He was betrothed to Philip's daughter Alice.
58
Why was Alice of importance to the Angevin Empire?
Her Dowry was the Vexin
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How did Henry intercept the marriage of Alice and Richard?
He refused to allow the marriage to take place, demanding Alice marry John instead.
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How did Philip respond to Henry's marriage demands regarding Alice?
He demanded the marriage take place or the Vexin be returned.
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What occured at the Parley at Le Ferte-Benard in 1189?
Philip insisted that Richard marry Alice & Henry suggested she marry John instead.
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How did Philip and Richard respond to the demands made at Le Ferte-Benard in 1189?
They attacked Henry's lands.
63
When did Philip and Richard gain control of Le Mans?
1189
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Why did Henry eventually retreat to Chinon Castle?
to die.
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When did Henry die?
6th July 1189
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What prompted Henry to recognise Richard as his heir?
3rd July 1189, Tours fell to Richard and Philip.

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