How did William Keep Control?

Winning the Battle of Hasting was only the start of William’s problems. It only gave him control over Hastings not the whole of England – never mind Wales or Scotland!

Read through William’s problems and see if you can work out or remember his solutions.

Williams Problems

1. How can I make the Witan accept me as King?
2. How can I make the English respect me?
3. How can I make sure the people in the North never rebel again?
4. How can I keep all my Norman supporters happy and loyal?
5. How can I get soldiers to fight for me when I need them?
6. How can I get the most out of my new lands when there is so much to govern?
7. How can I get the maximum amount of taxes from my Lords?
8. How can I protect my Norman Lords quickly in these new lands?

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