Castles and rebellions

History

In order to house the Saxons who had lost their homes

Why did the Normans build castles? (Select three)

They didn't like the taxes their Norman lords kept charging them

William didn't keep promises to give the loyal men land

William had forced them to accept him by being violent

Why did the northerners rebel against William? (Select all that apply)

Evicted them from their farms and made them move to Denmark

Forced them to march down south to apologise

What did William do to the rebellious northerners?

Increased them, the Saxons were furious and continued fighting back

Prevented them, there were very few rebellions after 1070

Reduced them, there were still lots of rebellions but not as big

What impact did the Harrying of the North have on rebellions?

They could be pressured to be re-married because people wanted their land.

They could have their money stolen from them.

They might not be able to have more children.

Why were Saxon noblewomen widows vulnerable?

What did William make Saxon noblewomen do?

What did Anglo-Saxon women help to preserve?

They wanted to still have a safe place to live

They wanted to surprise him when they rebelled later

Why did lots of Anglo-Saxon noblewomen obey William's orders even if they didn't want to? (Tick 2 boxes)