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United the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and drove away the Vikings
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King Alfred
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A descendant of the Viking ruler who had conquered Normandy
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William of Normandy
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Raised taxes in England and punished his enemies without trials
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King John
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What is the significance of the Battle of Hastings?
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William was crowned king of Engalnd and Harold Godwinson was defeated
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Why did the nobles force king John to sign the magna carta
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It took away some of the kings power. Also because the king and vassals had certain duties
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What rights were guarenteed by the Magna Carta?
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Fair trials
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Why was the Magna Carta important? How did this document affect the kings powers?
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the kings power was limited
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Describe England's Parliament and what was its role in changing governments?
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house of commons and house of lords
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