History GCSE
Patronage and reward
What Patronage and reward means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Patronage and reward
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Granting land to loyal followers to secure their continued support, with grants conditional on loyalty and military service.
Topics that use Patronage and reward
- Option B1: Key topic 2: William I in power: securing the kingdom, 1066–87 - 1 Establishing control (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Intimidation
- Marcher earldoms
- Motte and bailey castle
- Royal authority and control
- Strategic warfare
- Submission and fealty
- Bailey
- Establishing control
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