Year 10 - History
The Northern and East Anglian rebellions
British depth study: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils study an aspect of British medieval history in depth. They learn about the social, economic, religious and political events that influenced the lives of those who lived in this period.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the key events of the Northern and East Anglian rebellions.
Key Notes
- At first, William wanted to include Anglo-Saxons in the government of his new kingdom, including Edwin and Morcar.
- When William reduced their wealth, power and status, Edwin and Morcar rebelled against William.
- Edgar Aethling and the Danish king joined the rebellions, which was dangerous for Norman control of the North.
- William used different tactics to put down rebellions, one of which was the brutal 'Harrying of the North' in 1069-70.
- A rebellion in East Anglia 1070-71 saw William repeat his successful tactics to defeat the last Anglo-Saxon rebellion.
Vocabulary To Learn
- revolt: a revolt is when a large number refuse to be controlled or ruled, and take action against authority, often violent action
- harrying: harrying is persistently harassing or carrying out attacks on an enemy or an enemy's territory
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- William always used violence to control England.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
At first, William wanted to include Anglo-Saxons in the government of his new kingdom, including Edwin and Morcar. When William reduced their wealth, power and status, Edwin and Morcar rebelled against William.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'revolt'
a revolt is when a large number refuse to be controlled or ruled, and take action against authority, often violent action.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: William always used violence to control England. Correction: Although violence was a recurring tactic of William's, he also allowed some Anglo-Saxons to keep some of their land and was willing to negotiate and pay the Danes to leave England.
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- Anglo-Saxon society Study Guide
- Bishop Odo of Bayeux Study Guide
- Change and continuity in Norman England Study Guide
- Claimants to the throne in 1066 Study Guide
- Earldoms and local government in Anglo-Saxon England Study Guide
- Edward the Confessor and the House of Godwin Study Guide
- Motte-and-bailey castles Study Guide
- Reasons for William's victory at the Battle of Hastings Study Guide
- Rewarding followers and the Marcher earldoms Study Guide
- The Anglo-Norman Church Study Guide
- The Anglo-Saxon economy and the role of the Church Study Guide
- The Anglo-Saxon monarchy Study Guide
- The Battle of Hastings Study Guide
- The battles of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge Study Guide
- The feudal system in Norman England Study Guide
- The Harrying of the North Study Guide
- The legacy of Anglo-Saxon resistance Study Guide
- The Norman aristocracy Study Guide
- The revolt of the earls in 1075 Study Guide
- The significance of Domesday Book Study Guide
- The submission of the earls in 1066 Study Guide
- The uprising against Earl Tostig Godwinson Study Guide
- William I and his successors Study Guide
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