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

The defeat of the Great Rebellion

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Recall questions on the defence of the royal castles, Fornham, the capture of William the Lion at Alnwick, Henry's leniency, and what he gained.

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Who and when

By what 1174 treaty did William the Lion do homage to Henry for Scotland?

Key term

Which Scottish king was captured at Alnwick during the 1174 revolt?

Key term

Which French king backed the rebel sons in 1173–74?

Questions from this subtopic

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  1. 1

    Which Scottish king was captured at Alnwick during the 1174 revolt?

    Model answer

    William the Lion (William I of Scotland).

  2. 2

    By what 1174 treaty did William the Lion do homage to Henry for Scotland?

    Model answer

    The Treaty of Falaise.

  3. 3

    Which French king backed the rebel sons in 1173–74?

    Model answer

    Louis VII of France.

  4. 4

    How did Henry defeat the rebellion in England?

    Model answer

    His justiciar Richard de Lucy held the royal castles, mercenaries were hired with scutage money, and the rebel earls were defeated at Fornham in 1173.

  5. 5

    What happened at Alnwick in 1174?

    Model answer

    William the Lion was surprised and captured by a small English force, which broke the northern threat and effectively ended the rebellion.

  6. 6

    How did Henry recover his continental lands?

    Model answer

    By rapid movement between theatres, using mercenary troops paid from English revenue, relieving Rouen and forcing Louis VII to terms.

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