the 13 th century and the civil war

Question 1

the 12th century

Answer 1

1120s: foundation and construction. GDC granted land and built motte and bailey castles(later out initial defences and residential structures)

Question 2

what happened in 1210-1215

Answer 2

king john enhanced castles defended, added stone walls, a kitchen + other necessities. he dammed nearby streams to create the Great Mere, enhancing defence systems

Question 3

what happened in 1266?

Answer 3

The siege of kenilworth

Question 4

who sieged the castle at the siege of kenilworth?

Answer 4

sieged during second barons war(1264-1267) by Henry VIII

Question 5

who was defending the castle in the siege of kenilworth

Answer 5

Rebel barons and supporters of simon de montfort who weren’t happy after SDM was killed at battle of evesham (1265)

Question 6

what did henry do that annoyed barons

Answer 6

Henry abusing power by not properly consulting barons of his decisions

Question 7

what else did henry do that pissed of yutes

Answer 7

heavily taxed nobilities and spending money on his relatives in France(the Lusignans)

Question 8

who did henry give powerful positions and land to

Answer 8

The Lusignans( french relatives) and this annoyed barons further

Question 9

what happened in 1258?

Answer 9

Provisions Of Oxford. Barons led by SDM forced Henry to accept reforms limiting royal power

Question 10

what were some features of the Provisions of Oxford ?

Answer 10

1. council of 15 barons to advise and supervise the king
2. Parliament held 3x a year so king had to consult barons
3. Control of Royal Finances: Barons want more control of taxes and spending since he’s splurging it on wars + Lusignans