England and France Develop Flashcards
1
Q
how caused one last invasion:
A
king edward (descendant of alfred) did not have heir and died -struggle for throne
2
Q
william
A
- claimed english crown and invaded england with a norman army
- duke of normandy
3
Q
normandy
A
- north of france, conquered by vikings
- french in language and culture but descended from vikings
4
Q
harold godwinson:
A
-claimed throne, anglo-saxon
5
Q
-battle of hastings
A
harold and william
6
Q
result of battle:
A
harold pierced by arrow on eye, normans won
7
Q
-william (result of battle):
A
- claim england person property
- 1/5: for himself, granted land to 200 lords (loyal)
8
Q
result of his giving land to loyal lord
A
unified control of lands and laid foundation for centralized government in england
9
Q
-two goals of english kings
A
- hold and add to their french lands 2. strengthen own power over nobles and church
10
Q
how henry strengthened royal courts:
A
send royal judges to all of england at least once a year
-introduce jury
11
Q
-judges
A
collect taxes, settle lawsuits, punished crimes
12
Q
-jury:
A
- group of loyal people (12 neighbors of accused) answered judges questions
- became popular means of settling disputes
- king’s court conducted them
13
Q
-common law:
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- rulings of england’s royal judges formed unified body of law
- basis for law
14
Q
richard
A
son of henry
15
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-john:
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- took throne when richard died
- failed as military leader (nickname: john softsword)
