What event marked the fall of Tostig's Earldom?

• A. Tostig's stronghold in York was stormed in October 1065 and he was declared an outlaw
• B. Harold decided country over family, halting a possible civil war and threat from Normandy
• C. The rebels wanted Morcar as Earl and marched to Oxford
• D. Edward appointed Morcar as Earl

Answer: (A)

The event tests when Tostig actually lost control of Northumbria. In 1065 the northern magnates rose against him, and York—the heart of his power in the region—was stormed. Being declared an outlaw in that moment shows his authority was no longer enforceable and his earldom effectively ended. From there, he could not govern Northumbria as its earl, and his position quickly collapsed. The other options describe political choices or later appointments, but they don’t pinpoint the moment when his rule was forcibly ended and his authority erased.