On ____ Day 1066 William of Normandy was crowned King of England. However, he faced many ____ and difficulties before he could feel secure. For a start, he had to deal with Anglo-Saxon resistance, particularly in the ____ of the country. He then had to find a way to ____ his new kingdom. For this he would need a ____ ruling class. The existing Anglo-____ earls had little love for him and could not be trusted. Some could be paid off, but others would need to be replaced by Normans, who expected ____ for supporting him at ____. William also had to develop a more efficient way of ____ people. William's military leadership had won him the crown, but he would need other ____ if he was to keep his new ____.

William of Normandy is Crowned King William I of England

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