2.2.4 Family and Succession Issues

• Eleanor of Aquitaine was married to Henry II in 1152
• Which son of Henry II succeeded him as king?

  Richard the Lionheart
• John Lackland was Henry II's eldest son.

  False
• Match the benefit of Henry II's marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine with its description:

  Territorial Expansion ↔️ Eleanor held lands in southern France

  Strategic Alliance ↔️ Strengthened Henry's position against France

  Heirs ↔️ Ensured dynastic succession
• Eleanor of Aquitaine participated in revolts against Henry
• Which son of Henry II was known for his military prowess?

  Richard the Lionheart
• John Lackland became king despite being initially disregarded.
• One challenge of Henry II's marriage to Eleanor was domestic conflicts and revolts led by Eleanor
• What was one consequence of infighting among Henry II's sons?

  Strained succession plans
• Order the birth years of Henry II's sons from earliest to latest:

  1️⃣ Henry the Young King (1155)

  2️⃣ Richard the Lionheart (1157)

  3️⃣ Geoffrey of Brittany (1158)

  4️⃣ John Lackland (1166)
• Match each son of Henry II with their early role or aspiration:

  Henry the Young King ↔️ Crowned co-ruler

  Richard the Lionheart ↔️ Administered Aquitaine

  Geoffrey of Brittany ↔️ Ruled Brittany by marriage

  John Lackland ↔️ Initially disregarded
• Henry the Young King was crowned co-ruler to solidify succession
• What was Richard the Lionheart known for during his early years?

  Military prowess
• Richard the Lionheart succeeded Henry II
• Geoffrey of Brittany ruled Brittany by marriage.
• Which of Henry II's sons eventually became king despite initial disregard?

  John Lackland
• Henry II's sons were involved in significant power struggles and succession disputes.
• Match Henry II's sons with their roles or ambitions:

  Henry the Young King ↔️ Crowned co-ruler, died before succeeding

  Richard the Lionheart ↔️ Succeeded Henry II, eager to prove himself

  Geoffrey of Brittany ↔️ Ruled Brittany by marriage, sought greater power

  John Lackland ↔️ Eventually became king despite initial disregard
• Arrange the events of Henry II's succession in chronological order:

  1️⃣ Henry the Young King is crowned co-ruler

  2️⃣ Richard the Lionheart succeeds Henry II

  3️⃣ John Lackland eventually becomes king
• Richard's military prowess made him a strong candidate for succession.
• Eleanor of Aquitaine provided territories and heirs for Henry II.
• What was Eleanor of Aquitaine's relationship to Henry II?

  Wife
• What role did Eleanor of Aquitaine play in Henry II's reign?

  Provided territories and heirs
• Henry the Young King died before succeeding as king.
• Richard the Lionheart succeeded Henry II as king.
• The relationships and ambitions of Henry II's sons complicated his succession plans.
• Who succeeded Henry II as king?

  Richard the Lionheart
• Geoffrey of Brittany ruled Brittany by marriage.
• Henry II's wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, provided territories and heirs
• Why was Henry the Young King unable to succeed Henry II?

  He died before Henry II
• Match the family member with their role or significance:

  Eleanor of Aquitaine ↔️ Provided territories and heirs

  Henry the Young King ↔️ Co-ruler, died before succeeding

  Richard the Lionheart ↔️ Succeeded Henry II

  Geoffrey of Brittany ↔️ Ruled Brittany, disputes over succession

  John Lackland ↔️ Eventually became king
• Henry II's marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine occurred in 1152.
• Henry II's marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine led to domestic conflicts due to her independence
• What was Richard the Lionheart's early role before becoming king?

  Aquitaine administrator
• Order Henry II's sons by their birth year:

  1️⃣ Henry the Young King (1155)

  2️⃣ Richard the Lionheart (1157)

  3️⃣ Geoffrey of Brittany (1158)

  4️⃣ John Lackland (1166)
• What was Henry the Young King's primary ambition?

  Exert full authority
• The Revolt of 1173-1174 was partly caused by Henry the Young King's ambition.
• Eleanor of Aquitaine encouraged her sons to rebel against Henry II to undermine his control
• What role did Eleanor of Aquitaine play in the family conflicts?

  Fueled power struggles
• What was one consequence of Eleanor's encouragement for her sons to rebel?

  Succession disputes