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How did William keep control? - Coggle Diagram
How did William keep control?
The Feudal System
William could raise an effective army
It meant everyone was answerable to the King
Ensured William has control over all his subjects
King>Nobles>Knights>Peasants
Dealt with revolts and rebellions
Some nobles rebelled and took the city of York
William responded by defeating the rebellion and then laying waste to a huge area of land
'The Harrying of the North'
This sent a very clear message to others in the country thinking of rebelling
He built castles
Over time they were replaced with stone castles. e.g. Tower of London, Dover Castle
At first motte-and-bailey. Quick and easy to build, but wood did not last long
Defensive structures, symbols of his power and wealth, administrative centres
The Domesday Book
A survey of the whole country
He wanted to know:
How many soldiers he could recruit
Who owned what land
How much he could tax people
Ensure no nobles were too powerful
'Building castles was the most important way in which William I kept control of England'. How far do you agree with this statement. (14 marks)
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