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Week 2: Anglophone British History & Culture Study Questions

Explore the preparatory stage, Stephen of Blois' foreign policy, the period of anarchy, & the end of the civil war in British history. Answer key questions on battles, key figures, and events of the era. Engage with historical inquiries.

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Week 2: Anglophone British History & Culture Study Questions

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  1. Anglophone studies: british history and culture, week 2

  2. The preparatory stage: questions • When did the period of Anarchy last? • Who was William Clito? • Which parts of France did Geoffrey reign over? • Who supported the rebellion that Henry the First faced in the Netherlands? • How dos you explain the fact that Stephen of Blois initially was on good terms with bishops?

  3. Stephen of Blos’ foreign policy: questions • What were Stephen’s successes in foreign policy?How did Stephen deal with the Normans, Scots? • Which event (international event) mark the destabilization of harmony? • Who was OwainGwynedd?

  4. Period of anarchy: questions Who was Robert Gloucester? When did the empress Matilda land in England? What is the importance of the Lincoln battle? Where was Robert Gloucester captured? What is the importance of the battle of Farringdon? What was the role of Henry the Second in the war fought between Matilda and Stephen?

  5. The end of the civil war: questions • How did the civil war end? • What were the provision of the treaty of Winchester? • Which particular event hastened the negotiations between Matilda and Stephen? • Where did Stephen of Blois die?

  6. Further questions • What was the role of the Flemish mercenaries in the civil war? • How was it that at one point England was ruled by two queens? • What did obstruct the princess Matilda’s coronation? • What was specificity about the nature of Stephen of Blois’ upbringing?

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