Year 10 - History
The uprising against Earl Tostig Godwinson
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 what the uprising against Tostig in 1065 reveals about who held power in Anglo-Saxon England.
Key Notes
- Tostig Godwinson was made the earl of Northumbria, part of the Danelaw.
- Earl Tostig's actions made him very unpopular.
- In 1065, there was an uprising against Tostig.
- King Edward ordered his other earls to put down the rebellion.
- Harold Godwinson ignored Edward's order and Tostig Godwinson was exiled.
Vocabulary To Learn
- uprising: an uprising is an act of opposition, sometimes using violence, by many people in one area of a country against those who are in power
- Danegeld: Danegeld was a tax raised to give to the Danes (Vikings) to prevent further invasions
- housecarls: housecarls were the elite soldiers that guarded important people
- nobles: nobles were people with a high rank in Anglo-Saxon society: earls, bishops, thegns
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Harold Godwinson would help his brother Tostig.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Tostig Godwinson was made the earl of Northumbria, part of the Danelaw. Earl Tostig's actions made him very unpopular.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'uprising'
an uprising is an act of opposition, sometimes using violence, by many people in one area of a country against those who are in power.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Harold Godwinson would help his brother Tostig. Correction: Harold's ambitions to be king meant he did little to help his brother Tostig. If Harold became king, he would want to avoid making enemies of Mercia and Northumbria. He wanted to show the Witan that he was loyal to England, beyond his family.
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- 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 Northern and East Anglian rebellions 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
- William I and his successors Study Guide
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