Quick takeaways

• William of Normandy prioritized the Normans over the English, as evident in his symbols and the murder fine law which penalized the killing of Normans and Frenchmen but not the killing of English citizens.

• Under Norman rule, there was a gross violation of established norms and cultural expectations, including the abandonment of basic laws, indifference towards redress, and the appointment of excommunicated Archbishop Stigand, leading to growing discontent and resistance among the English.

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