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11 Cards in this Set
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What was the state of the population in England?
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1 1/2 million
Very ew towns Towns were small |
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What was the state of defence in England?
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badly defended
hardly any castles Towns protected by earth embankments |
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How was England governed?
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Kign of England was most important
Divided into earldoms Earls were supposed to be loyal Sometimes rebelled |
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What were outside connections like?
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Strong connections with Scandinavia
If William became King stronger ties with mainland |
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What was religion like?
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Part of Christendom
Belonged to Roman Catholic church Head of church was pope who wanted holy land |
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When Edwards the Confessor died, what were the main claims to the throne?
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Harold Godwinesson
William Duke of Normandy Harald Hardraada Edgar the Atheling |
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Who was Harold Godwinesson?
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Most powerful man in England
sister married to King Edward Made oath to William Betrayed brother Tostig Touched by Eward on death |
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Who was William Duke of Normandy?
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Saved Harold from shipwreck and tricked him into swearing oath over reliquary
Promised English throne by Edward Distant relative |
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Who was Harald Hardraada?
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Heir of King Magnus in Norway
King Magnus had been promised throne by Canute's son Harald wished to renew claim Had Tostig support |
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Who was Edgar the Atheling?
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Son of King Edward's nephew
Father made claim but died Edgar was too young (14) |
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Who was given the throne by the Witan?
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Harold Godwinesson
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