46. Q. Upon the death of Henry who attempted to seize upon the throne? A.
Stephen, a grandson of William the Conqueror.
47. Q. To what did this lead? A. To civil wars between the adherents of
Matilda and Stephen.
48. Q. After ten years of civil warfare what was the result of the
contest? A. Matilda fled to the continent and Stephen was acknowledged
king.
49. Q. With the death of Stephen what line ceased to hold the crown? A.
The Norman line.