Who was to blame for Becket's death?
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B 1. Becket excommunicated three bishops who were loyal to Henry, including Bishop Foliot - again! Henry was furious.
B 2. Becket fled to France when Henry accused him of treason. He went to live with the French King Louis VII, which made Henry angrier.
H 3. Henry promoted his close friend Becket, above more qualified candidates, to be Archbishop of Canterbury. He expected Becket to help him control the Church.
B 4. Becket refused to sign the Constitutions of Clarendon making Henry angry.
H 5. Henry’s main aim was to gain control over the Church.
B 6. Becket excommunicated Bishop Foliot, who was loyal to Henry. Henry got even angrier.
H 7. Henry loudly complained when he heard of Becket’s actions. Some knights heard and decided to act.
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B 8. Becket was surprised to be appointed Archbishop. He decided to justify Henry’s decision by defending the Church as best he could.
B 9. Becket asked the Pope to threaten Henry with excommunication. This forced Henry to give up and let Becket come home.