Consequence of Norman Conquest

Consequence of Norman Conquest

1. Political Changes

   • England part of Europe not Scandanavia
   • Undisputed king of England
   • System of government changes
   • Rebellions will be ruthlessly crushed
   • William will subdue the rest of england
   • Castles
     • Network of Motte and Bailey wooden castles
       • Controlled major crossroads, trade routes and water
     • Stone castles - Tower of London
     • Built on hills to overlook saxons

2. Government Changes

   • French system of government
   • Saxons now 2nd class citizens
   • Taxation system
     • Doomsday book - First cencus
       • Listed people, property for taxation purposes
       • William died before it was finished
   • Feudal system intorduced
   • New Laws
     • Only one god worshipped throughout the land
     • All free men to swear an oath of loyalty to the king
     • No live cattle sold outside of cities
       • Need three witnesses
     • Edward's land laws to remain

3. Social Changes

   • French culture
     • Food
       • Sausages
       • Wine
     • Currency
     • Law
     • Military
     • Language
     • Fashion
     • Archetecture
       • Cathedrals/Churches
         • Pointed arches & Small windows
   • Beginnings of English - Hybrid language
   • Religion
     • Christianity now compulsary
     • No more paganism
     • Spiritually European country now

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