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1. The Domesday Book was a comprehensive survey of England completed in 1086 during the reign of William the Conqueror, which included details such as who owned land, who worked on it, and the value of each estate.
2. William I and his sons ruled England for a total of 88 years. William I ruled for 21 years, followed by his son William II for 13 years and then his son Henry I for 35 years. After Henry's death, his grandson Stephen ruled for 19 years until he was overthrown by Henry II.
3. Thomas a'Becket was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170 because of his conflict with King Henry II over the powers of the Church and the State.
4. Henry II went on a Crusade in 1189 to fulfill a vow he had made in response to a rebellion by his sons against him.
5. The purpose of the Crusades was to reclaim the Holy Land from the Muslims and to spread Christianity.
6. King Richard was called the "Lionheart" for his courage and bravery in battle during the Third Crusade.
7. The Magna Carta made clear two things: that the king was subject to the law and that certain liberties could not be arbitrarily taken away from the people.
8. The early House of Lords in the first English Parliament was made up of nobles and bishops.
9. The early House of Commons in the first English Parliament was made up of representatives from towns and cities, known as burgesses.
10. The American document and political institution similar to the Magna Carta and Parliament are the U.S. Constitution and the U.S. Congress.