Cnut's Rule

• Cnut's rule was a peaceful time, free from Viking raids.
• Cnut brought back the popular and peaceful laws of Edward the Peaceful.
• Cnut saw England as his main domain rather than a Danish colony [as it was his richest kingdom].
• Trustworthy English nobles were left to rule their own areas.
• Cnut performed a hostile takeover at the start of his reign.
• Cnut was tough with the Anglo-Saxons he thought could rebel against him.
• Cnut ordered the execution of many powerful Anglo-Saxons.
• Cnut used terror tactics such as hanging people from trees or burning them alive.
• Cnut transferred riches back to Denmark and Danish nobles were given land.