Which of the following was NOT listed as a way William could take land from Anglo-Saxons?

• A. Forfeit
• B. New Earldoms
• C. Land Grabs
• D. Tax Relief

Answer: (D)

When land passed from Anglo-Saxons after the conquest, the king could reshuffle ownership through feudal means. Forfeit means land reverts to the king when the holder fails to meet obligations or rebels, giving it back to the crown and then to new holders. Creating new earldoms allowed William to place Norman lords in power, effectively taking control of large estates by regranting them to loyal supporters. Land grabs describe direct, sometimes swift, seizure of land to secure authority. In contrast, tax relief is a fiscal policy aimed at easing taxes and does not transfer ownership of property. So it doesn’t function as a method for taking land, which is why it’s the correct choice.