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Henry II EQ 11 - Why did the Great Rebellion break out in 1173?

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52 questions
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Who negotiated the marriage deal between Henry II's eldest son and Margaret of France?

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Why did Henry II arrange for his son's marriage to Margaret of France?

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What strategy did Henry II employ to acquire the territory of the Vexin in 1160?

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Who crowned Henry II's eldest son in 1170?

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Who was Richard, Henry II's second eldest son, betrothed to?

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What title did Richard acquire in 1172?

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Geoffrey, Henry’s third eldest son, was betrothed to whose daughter?

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What title was Geoffrey due to assume?

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What was William the Lion's objective after becoming King of Scotland in 1165?

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What was significant about the 1159 Toulouse campaign?

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What was a key aspect of the marriage deal between Eleanor and Alfonso of Castile II?

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What was the effect of giving away Gascony?

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What nickname was given to Henry II's fourth eldest son due to his circumstances?

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What was the significance of John, Henry II’s fourth eldest son?

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Who crowned Henri again in 1172?

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One of the causes for the Great Rebellion was the discontentment of Barons about which act?

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How did the Cartae Baronum contribute to the causes of the Great Rebellion?

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What was Hugh Bigod charged for the return of two castles?

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Who was discontent with having to pay scutage?

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What was Robert of Leicester's penalty for not paying scutage?

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Why was Hugh Bigod, the earl of Chester, discontent during Henry II's reign?

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How did Henry II benefit from using escheat?

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Why were Eleanor of Aquitaine and Richard discontent with Henry II?

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Why would Eleanor and Richard expect to receive homage for Toulouse?

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What does the 1172 coronation oath indicate about Henri's power?

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Who were the barons pledged to support in the coronation oath

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What could be the primary cause for the Great Rebellion of 1173?

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Why did the barons take the oath to aid Henri against all others except Henry II?

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What was a key factor leading to the Rebellion of 1173?

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Why did Henry II refuse to allow his son Henri to independently rule Margaret’s dower lands?

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Why did Henry the Younger question his father's plan for him?

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How did Henry II plan to provide for his son's expenses?

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What is the major cause of dispute between Henry II and his son?

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What suggests that Henry the Younger felt inadequate as king?

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What did Henry II's coinage symbolize about his status and power?

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What element was missing from Henry II's coins?

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Why was the assembly gathered at Limoges of significant historical importance?

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Why was Eleanor discontent with the decentralisation of Aquitaine?

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What was the state of Henry II's position at the time of the meeting in Limoges?

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What did Henry II do trying to provide John with some land?

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Why was Henri upset with Henry II's actions?

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What was Henri's response to Henry II's actions?

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What was Henry II's reaction to Henri's demand?

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Henri then...

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Who convinced Richard and Geoffrey to flee to Louis VII?

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What major event took place in 1173?

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Who received the letter from Rotrou, archbishop of Rouen?

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What was the consequence of Eleanor's actions according to the letter?

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Why did Eleanor attempt to escape to her ex-husband during the Great Rebellion?

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What triggered the widespread rebellion against Henry II?

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What was the outcome of Eleanor's attempt to escape to her ex-husband?

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Who were the key players in the Great Rebellion of 1173?