HISTORY OF ENGLAND
 History 211:  Topic 4; Norman England

 

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Identification Items
While reading Chapter 4 of your textbook, watch for the following items.  When you find the item in Chapter 4, identify the object or person.  Some items are more important than others.  On your exam, you will need to identify and discuss the importance of the most important individuals or items.  
William Duke of Normandy, Herleve,  Edward the Confessor, Harold Godwinson, Earl Godwin, Edgar Atheling,  Harold Hardrada, Battle of Stamford Bridge, Battle of Hastings, Feudalism, "benefices"  Fief, vassal, homage, housecarl, relief, escheated, ward, subinfeudation, motte-and-bailey castle, Widow's dower, Domesday Book,

  villein, tallage, merchet,  Archbishop Stigand, Lanfranc, William Rufus (1087-1100),   Battle Abbey, Cistercians, "Chancellor", Shire Court, Hundred Court, Great Council,  Robert Duke of Normandy,  Walter Tirel, Matilda,  Stepen of Blois,  Geoffrey of Anjou, Henry of Anjou, Treaty of Westminister

Topics for Study
The following essay questions should be guides for your reading of Chapter 4.  The topics may suggest an idea for a research paper that would  increase your knowledge of the topic. The following essay questions will be included on the First Exam.  You will write two essays on the first exam.  You will choose your exam essays.  
1.  Discuss the impact of Norman feudalism on England.

2.  Discuss the social, political, economic, and legal impact of Norman rule on Saxon society.  What changes were made in the government?

Reading Assignment

Clayton Roberts, David Roberts, Douglas R. Bisson,  Chapter 4
 

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