How successful was Henry II as king?
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- Q1Match the key words with the correct definitions.Users link answersLinking30s
- Q2Why did Henry II begin thinking about the division of his lands before his death?he had no sons to inherit his landshe wanted to prevent his sons from inheriting anythinghe wanted to secure peace amongst his sons30s
- Q3How did the sons react to their inheritance from their father, Henry II?they wanted power immediatelythey were patient and willing to wait for powerthey were content with their sharesthey were pleased with the arrangement30s
- Q4What extreme step did Eleanor of Aquitaine encourage her sons to take?joining up with Henry's enemies in a revolt against their fatherjoining the Churchjoining forces with Henry's alliespursue peaceful negotiations with Henry II30s
- Q5What happened to Eleanor of Aquitaine after the revolt failed in 1174?she went into hidingshe was executedshe was imprisoned30s
- Q6What was the main issue that plagued Henry II's succession planning?family rebellionthe AnarchyChurch reform30s