England & the Angevin Empire in the reign of Henry II

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 3 and 4 together to investigate the seriousness of the Great Rebellion against Henry II in the years 1173–74?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

How accurate is it to say that the Assize of Clarendon was the most significant reform introduced by Henry II in the development of the legal system in the years 1154–89?

6 ‘In the years 1162–74, Henry II’s attempt to extend his control over the Church was a complete failure.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 3 and 4 together to investigate the importance of the Chancellor in Henry II’s system of government in England?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

How far did Henry II’s control over the Angevin lands in France change in the years 1154–72?

6 ‘Opposition by English barons to Henry’s reforms was a more significant cause of the Great Rebellion (1173–74) than were the feuds within Henry’s own family.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 3 and 4 together to investigate the role of Thomas Becket in the dispute between church and state in the years 1162–70?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

How accurate is it to say that the purposes of Cartae Baronum (1166) and the Inquest of the Sheriffs (1170) were remarkably similar?

How accurate is it to say that itinerant kingship played the most significant role in maintaining royal power in England and the Angevin Empire in the years 1154–89?

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 3 and 4 together to investigate the reasons for the Inquest of the Sheriffs in 1170?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

How accurate is it to say that Becket’s rejection of the Constitutions of Clarendon in 1164 was the main reason for the conflict between church and state in the years 1162–70?

How accurate is it to say that the deaths of Young Henry and Geoffrey weakened, rather than strengthened, Henry II’s control of the Angevin Empire in the years 1183–89?

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 3 and 4 together to investigate the reasons for the quarrels between Henry II and his sons in the years 1180–89?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

5 ‘In the years 1154–72, Henry II extended complete control over Wales but only achieved limited control over Ireland.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

How accurate is it to say that the reforms of the coinage were the most significant measures in the strengthening of royal finances in England in the years 1154–89?

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 3 and 4 together to investigate the restoration of royal authority in England in the early years of the reign of Henry II?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

Study Sources 3 and 4 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

How far could the historian make use of Sources 3 and 4 together to investigate the restoration of royal authority in England in the early years of the reign of Henry II?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1154–89, Richard fitzNigel was the most significant royal official in Henry II’s government?

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1154–89, Richard fitzNigel was the most significant royal official in Henry II’s government?

How accurate is it to say that relations between church and state declined continuously during the years 1162–74?

How accurate is it to say that relations between church and state declined continuously during the years 1162–74?

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 3 and 4 together to investigate the extent to which Henry II held authority over the king of Scotland in the years 1154-74?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

How accurate is it to say that there were considerable changes to the system of royal justice during the reign of Henry II?

6 ‘In the years 1180-89, Philip Augustus played the most significant role in bringing about the collapse of Henry II’s power in the Angevin Empire.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 3 and 4 together to investigate the reasons for the failure of Henry II and Thomas Becket to reach a compromise in their quarrel in the years 1164-70?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

How accurate is it to say that Henry II succeeded in establishing complete control over the Angevin lands in France by 1172?

6 ‘The Great Rebellion of 1173-74 and Duke Richard’s rebellion of 1189 had similar causes but very different results.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 3 and 4 together to investigate the role of Henry II’s family in the Great Rebellion of 1173–74?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

How accurate is it to say that Henry II’s aim to control the Church was responsible for the conflict in Church-State relations in the years 1162–70?

6 ‘Henry II’s financial reforms were more significant than his legal reforms in strengthening royal authority in the years 1154–80.’

How far do you agree with this statement?