history (1st booklet)

for summer exam

Two successes of henry I

he spread justice through England and was even called ‘the lion of justice.’, he encouraged learning by building monasteries across England.

Two failures of Henry I

He was cruel and ruthless we know this because he blinded his granddaughters just to prove his power and he wasn’t a good fighter.

three reasons why Matilda believed she deserved the throne

She was next in line to the throne as she was the daughter of Henry and granddaughter of William the conqueror , Henry I made the barons swear and oath to support Matilda and she is amazing in battle we know this because she was very impressive in the battle of Lincoln.

three reasons why Stephen believed he deserved the throne

The people thought as Matilda in being bossy and arrogant, he was a man so he argued that a women cant be in charge or it will start anarchy, he was in control of the treasury so all the money was in his control.

three ways the church controlled everyday life (not including religious services)

the monks offered health care and education, they offered shelter and food for travellers and they offered a charity for the poor (alms).

four different routes to heaven

The priest, the priest would forgive your sins in confession, pilgrimage, you could go on a religious journey to a place of importance to Parden your sins, Jerusalem and canterbury, you could pay for a pardon , you could become a monk/nun.

the events of stevens reign (with rhyme)

1135: Henry died, no son to claim,
Matilda and Stephen fought for fame.
1136-8: Matilda’s forces burned the land,
1141: She won at Lincoln, but soon was banned.
1142-1153: Eleven years of civil strife,
1153: Peace was made, to end the fight.
1154: Stephen died, Henry took the throne