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England and the Angevin Empire in the Reign of Henry II, 1154–89

England and the Angevin Empire in 1154

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Recall questions on baronial power after the Anarchy, the collapse of royal revenue, the extent of the Angevin lands, Eleanor's duchy, and homage to the French king.

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Key term

What was the state of baronial power in 1154?

Key term

Name three major territories, besides England, in the Angevin Empire.

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By which 1153 settlement was Henry recognised as Stephen's heir?

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  1. 1

    Name three major territories, besides England, in the Angevin Empire.

    Model answer

    Normandy, Anjou and Aquitaine (also Maine, Touraine and, later, overlordship of Brittany).

  2. 2

    In what year did Henry II become King of England?

    Model answer

    1154.

  3. 3

    By which 1153 settlement was Henry recognised as Stephen's heir?

    Model answer

    The Treaty of Winchester (Treaty of Wallingford).

  4. 4

    Which royal dynasty did Henry II found in England?

    Model answer

    The Plantagenet (Angevin) dynasty.

  5. 5

    What was the state of baronial power in 1154?

    Model answer

    Greatly enlarged by the Anarchy: barons had built unlicensed castles, usurped royal rights and shires, and minted their own coin, so royal authority had to be rebuilt.

  6. 6

    Why had royal revenues declined by 1154?

    Model answer

    Crown lands had been granted away to buy support during the civil war, the coinage had been debased, and the Exchequer's routine collection had broken down.

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