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The Anarchy Word Scramble

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The Anarchy (1135-1154) was a period of civil war and unrest in England, marked by power struggles between Empress Matilda and King Stephen for the throne.

  • The Empress Matilda, daughter of Henry I, fought to assert her claim as the rightful heir to the English throne.
  • King Stephen, a cousin of Matilda, seized the throne upon Henry I’s death, leading to a prolonged conflict between the two claimants.
  • The Anarchy resulted in widespread chaos and lawlessness, with barons and nobles taking advantage of the power vacuum to advance their own interests.

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Empress Matilda
Empress Matilda was the daughter of King Henry I and the mother of Henry II. She played a major role in the civil war known as The Anarchy.
Stephen of Blois
Stephen of Blois was a cousin of Empress Matilda and became the King of England during The Anarchy, after a period of dispute over the throne.
Civil war
The Anarchy was a period of civil war in England, mainly between Empress Matilda and Stephen of Blois, for control over the throne.
Feudalism
Feudalism was the dominant social and economic system during The Anarchy, where land was exchanged for service and loyalty to a lord.
Barons
Barons were powerful landowners who held significant political and military influence during The Anarchy, often supporting either Empress Matilda or Stephen.
Castles
Castles played a crucial role in The Anarchy as they served as military fortresses and bases for both Empress Matilda and Stephen's forces.
Anarchy
The Anarchy refers to the period of political instability and disorder in England from 1135 to 1154, marked by the struggle for the throne.
Normans
The Normans, descendants of the Viking settlers in Normandy, played a significant role in The Anarchy as they were involved in the power struggles and conflicts.
Empress Matilda's son
Empress Matilda's son, Henry II, ultimately succeeded in establishing stability and ending The Anarchy by becoming the King of England.
Anglo-Norman
The Anglo-Norman nobility, composed of both English and Norman families, were deeply impacted by The Anarchy and their loyalties were divided.

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