After winning the Battle of Hastings, William still faced problems securing control over England. He faced rebellions in several northern areas that supported Harold. He established a system of castles and used feudalism to run the country. William conducted the Domesday Book to tax the land and assert his control. Overall, William's most effective tactic was establishing a network of castles across England to assert military dominance over the territory.

1. How did William get control of England? 1066–1500 For more detailed instructions, see the Getting Started presentation. This icon indicates the slide contains activities created in Flash. These activities are not editable.

3. After the battle William may have won the Battle of Hastings but that did not mean he became king by automatic right. William needed to make sure his victory over Harold was not wasted by defeat elsewhere. In this presentation you are going to examine what William was still to face. But first, lets see if you can remember who William is…

5. He thought she should be England’s King because The English agreed he should be King He was related to previous Viking Kings of England He was the most powerful man in England He was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor

8. The English lords cannot be trusted. Much of Northern England supported Viking Hardrada Some of Harold’s troops did not come to Hastings and are still in London. The people don’t support William. What problems did William face? Getting people to obey him He is outnumbered

12. Castles