Williams consolidation of power: Berkhamstead Flashcards

1
Q

After the battle of Hasting was William in complete control of the country

A

no

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2
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why did he not attempt to taken london straight away

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it was heavily forfited

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3
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What did William do instead of marching on London immidiately after Hastings

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He raided and attacked towns and villages all around the south of England

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4
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How did this help Williams chances of taking over London and the rest of the country

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it frightened and intimidated the English

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5
Q

Eventually, the Anglo-Saxon early agreed to meet William , where did they meet him

A

Berkhamstead

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6
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which 3 important earl met William at Berkhamstead

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Edwin, Morcar and Edgar the Atheling

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7
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what did the Earls do a berkhamstead

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they swore allegiance (loyalty) to William of Normandy

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8
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why did the Earls submit to William

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The earls were frightened by the concequences if they didnt.
William was also a very strong military leader and they had seen what happened at the battle of hastings with william raiding towns and villages
Edgar the Atheling was the only other alternative and he was unsure about how to go about becoming king

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9
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In return of the oath of allegiance what did William promise in return

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william allowed them to keep their titles and promised to be a gracious lord to them

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why was william generous in allowing the earls to keep their titles

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he only had 5000 men left and the English could raise men in the fyrd. William might not win the next battle

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11
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when was william crowned king of England

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Christmas day 1066

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