Year 10 - History
Continuity and change in Norman government
British Depth Study: Norman England, c1066–c1100
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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 continuity and change in the government of Norman England.
Key Notes
- Continuity is the term used in history to mean things staying the same.
- William wanted to be accepted as the legitimate heir of Edward the Confessor.
- After 1070, William abandoned plans for power sharing and put Normans in control of the government of Norman England.
- Changes to landholding were rapid and significant but the feudal system was probably a much more gradual change.
- Norman government relied heavily on Anglo-Saxon government administration and legal systems.
Vocabulary To Learn
- continuity: the term used in history to mean things staying the same
- legitimate: something that is legal, right and accepted
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- As conquerors, the Normans could make any changes they wanted to.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Continuity is the term used in history to mean things staying the same. William wanted to be accepted as the legitimate heir of Edward the Confessor.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'continuity'
the term used in history to mean things staying the same.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: As conquerors, the Normans could make any changes they wanted to. Correction: The Normans were greatly outnumbered in England and William hoped to convince most English people that his was going to rule in the same way as King Edward the Confessor.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Anglo-Saxon kingship Study Guide
- Battle of Hastings Study Guide
- Battle of Stamford Bridge Study Guide
- Changing laws in Norman England: Forest law Study Guide
- Daily life in Norman England Study Guide
- Domesday Book Study Guide
- Edward the Confessor, the Godwins and William of Normandy Study Guide
- Edward the Confessor's death and the claimants to the throne Study Guide
- Establishing control: motte-and-bailey castles Study Guide
- Establishing control: new earls and earldoms Study Guide
- Justice and the legal system in Norman England Study Guide
- Key figures in the government of Norman England Study Guide
- Land and inheritance in Norman England Study Guide
- Lanfranc's reforms Study Guide
- Life in towns in Norman England Study Guide
- Life in villages in Norman England Study Guide
- Norman reforms of English monasticism Study Guide
- Reasons for William's victory in 1066 Study Guide
- Revolts against William I, 1067-1075 Study Guide
- The Anglo-Saxon Church Study Guide
- The built environment of Norman England Study Guide
- The Harrying of the North, 1069-70 Study Guide
- The king and the Church in Norman England Study Guide
- The Norman Church Study Guide
- The Norman feudal system Study Guide
- The Reform Papacy Study Guide
- The submission of London in 1066 Study Guide
- William's consolidation of power Study Guide
- Work and diet in Norman England Study Guide
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