Today we will read Chapter 7, “Henry II and Law and Order.”

Using the table of contents, locate the chapter, and turn to the first page.

The first vocabulary word you will encounter is the word acquire. Locate the word acquire on page 58 of your reader. Each vocabulary word is bolded the first time it appears in the chapter.

Turn to your glossary and locate the word acquire.

The Turmoil After William's Death

• Law and Order: King Henry II focused on changing the laws of England to restore peace.
• Trial by Ordeal: In the Middle Ages, accused individuals had to prove their innocence through physical tests.
• Flaws of Trial by Ordeal: It relied on physical strength, potentially leading to wrongful verdicts.
• Hearing a Case: When a judge listens to evidence and makes a decision.
• Appointment of Thomas Becket: King Henry II appointed Thomas Becket for an unknown reason.