Threat of Rebellion (20)

Question 1

To extend the King’s authority:

Answer 1

1.Wergild was abolished
2. Fines were now paid to the king’s officials instead of to the victims of crime and their families
3. Originally a prince would be worth 1500 shillings but a serf was 40 shillings.
4. Extending the King’s authority.

Question 2

Murdrum Fine:

Answer 2

1. If a Norman was murdered by an Anglo-Saxon and the body was not found there was a special penalty
2. Large sum of money paid in the hundred were the body was found
3. Stop revenge murders and less likely for neighbour’s to cover up crimes.
4. Shows continuity of shared responsibility.

Question 3

Forest Laws:

Answer 3

1. After a visit to Hampshire, William took control of what he called the ‘Nova Foresta’
2. Around 40 village communities were evicted from the forest
3. They faced punishments including hanging, castration and blinding
4. Intended to deter people from poaching.