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What was one of King William I's main concerns after his victory at Hastings?
What was one of King William I's main concerns after his victory at Hastings?
- To consolidate power over all of England (correct)
- To establish trade routes with the Anglo-Saxons
- To increase the number of noble families in England
- To negotiate peace with neighboring countries
What significant event occurred after King Harold II's death?
What significant event occurred after King Harold II's death?
- William was immediately crowned king
- Edgar Atheling was briefly crowned king (correct)
- A civil war broke out in England
- Stigand became the ruler of England
Which system of organization did William implement to maintain control over England?
Which system of organization did William implement to maintain control over England?
- Meritocracy
- Democracy
- Capitalism
- Feudalism (correct)
What was the primary role of noblemen in the feudal system established by William?
What was the primary role of noblemen in the feudal system established by William?
How did William reshape the power structure after the Norman Conquest?
How did William reshape the power structure after the Norman Conquest?
What characterizes Norman feudalism according to the content?
What characterizes Norman feudalism according to the content?
What was a common characteristic of the majority of Normans in terms of land ownership?
What was a common characteristic of the majority of Normans in terms of land ownership?
What is one of the key functions of a vassal in the feudal system?
What is one of the key functions of a vassal in the feudal system?
Flashcards
Consolidate power
Consolidate power
The process of making something stronger or more secure.
Feudal System
Feudal System
A system of organizing society based on land ownership and loyalty. The king is at the top, and peasants at the bottom.
The King/Queen
The King/Queen
The king or queen who holds ultimate power and grants land to nobles.
Nobles
Nobles
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Peasants
Peasants
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Norman Lords
Norman Lords
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Confiscate land
Confiscate land
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Royal strength
Royal strength
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Study Notes
Norman Conquest of England
- William the Conqueror's victory at Hastings in 1066 initiated the Norman conquest.
- William's immediate priority was consolidating power across England.
- Key figures like Edgar Atheling and Archbishop Stigand surrendered to William, securing the south.
- William faced the challenge of controlling a foreign population.
Feudal System in England
- The feudal system structured society with the King at the apex and peasants at the base.
- Nobles received land and power directly from the King or Queen.
- Land grants were exchanged for service (a pre-existing system).
- William confiscated Anglo-Saxon lands, fundamentally altering the existing power structure.
- Norman feudalism centered on royal authority.
- Vassals worked without pay for their lord in exchange for land.
- Most Normans didn't receive vast territories, except for a few like Odo and William FitzOsbern.
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