Williams Control Flashcards
What was William’s initial promise? What year was it?
To only take land from rich Nobels that had died. 1066
Who decided to rebel against the king? Where was he from? Did he succeed? What year was it?
Edric the wild. Whales. No, the king crushed the rebellion. 1067
Where did Harold’s sons live? What part of England did they attack? Were they defeated? What did other rebels conquer? What made them surrender? What did William build to stop other rebels? What year was this?
Ireland. Bristol. Yes. Exeter. 18 day siege. A castle. 1068
What two countries join together? Where did they kill Norman commanders? Did he defeat the rebels by putting a castle in York? What things did he burn down and what did he kill? How many people did he kill by starving them? What is called? What year was this?
Scotland and Denmark. In York and Durham. Yes. He burnt crops and villages and killed people. 100000. The Harrying of the North. 1069
What were the most effective ways of controlling England?
. Violence
. Castles
. Feudal system
. Doomsday book
What did castles make people feel?
As though they were being constantly watched and enslaved under the king’s shadow.
What was the order of the fundal system? What was there wealth?
King (Richest)
Barons (very rich)
Knights (wealthy enough)
Peasants (very poor)
What did the king give to barons for something on return?
The king gave Barons land. In return, they gave him knights and money.
What did the Barons give the knights?
They gave them land. In return, they gave them protection and military service.
What did the knights give to the peasants?
The gave them land and protection. In return, they gave them food and free service.
What was the doomsday book?
A book about everyone’s earning and wealth so the king can decode who to tax.
In your opinion, what was the most effective method?
Violence.
