Which of the following was NOT a reason cited for the 1068 rebellion?

• A. The geld tax benefiting Normandy
• B. The rape of Anglo-Saxon women by Norman soldiers
• C. Loss of land and equipment to build castles
• D. Norman soldiers were welcomed by locals

Answer: (D)

The event was driven by opposition to Norman rule and the policies that followed the conquest. The geld tax was seen as sending money to Normandy rather than to England, creating financial strain. There are accounts of Norman soldiers committing violent acts, including attacks on Anglo-Saxon women, which fueled anger and resistance. The rapid confiscation of land and resources to fund and establish castles solidified Norman control and worsened grievances among English landholders. In contrast, being welcomed by locals would suggest support for the Normans, not a motive for rebellion. So that statement isn’t cited as a reason for the uprising.