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The struggle for Royal Authority, 1174–1189

The Reign of Henry II, 1154–1189: The struggle for Royal Authority, 1174–1189

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AqaA LevelHistory2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216

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The struggle for Royal Authority, 1174–11894 objectives

Attempts to consolidate royal authority after the Great Rebellion: court and family tensions; the barons; the royal finances; justice and the law.
Relations between Church and State: Henry II and his bishops; reconciliation with the Papacy.
Social and economic developments: towns and trade, the social condition of England by.
England’s overseas territories: developments in Ireland after the 1175 Treaty of Windsor; the dynastic ambitions of Henry’s sons; relations with Philip II of France; Henry’s final military campaign; the death of the King.

Baronial PowerRoyal JusticeRoyal AuthorityEcclesiastical PowerVassalageDynastic Ambitions

Use specific examples: When discussing Henry II's consolidation of power, always include specific reforms or events to support your arguments.
Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing the conflict between Henry II and Becket, include specific events like the Constitutions of Clarendon and Becket's murder.

Overgeneralizing the impact of the Great Rebellion: It's important to discuss both the immediate consequences and the measures Henry II took to restore his authority after the rebellion.
Confusing the roles of Henry II and Becket: Clarify that Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury and his conflict with Henry II was about the Church's independence from royal control.

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