Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest, 1060-6


  • 1) Describe two features of the house of Godwin’s power in England before Edward the Confessor’s death 4 Marks


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  • 2) Explain why William of Normandy won the Battle of Hastings (1066)
    You may use the following in your answer:
    - Feigned retreat
    - Fyrd
    You must also use information of your own 12 Marks


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  • 3) ‘After Edward the Confessor’s death (1066), Harold Godwinson had the strongest claim to the English throne’
    How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
    You may use the following in your answer:
    - Witan
    - House of Wessex
    You must also use information of your own 16 Marks


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