Year 10 - History
Norman preparations for invasion in 1066
Battle of Hastings
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about the historical environment, choosing the relevant site study to complement their understanding of Norman England.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe how the Normans prepared for invasion in 1066.
Key Notes
- William's decision to invade England followed the news that Harold had been crowned king.
- William gained Pope Alexander II's support for his invasion, and was given a papal banner.
- The pope's support and the promise of land and wealth from England convinced Norman barons to join the invasion.
- Constructing the Norman fleet and gathering and supplying the Norman army was an impressive achievement.
- William's preparations were upset by bad weather and a near-disastrous first attempt at crossing the Channel.
Vocabulary To Learn
- oath: an oath was a very serious promise made on a holy item
- papal banner: a papal banner was a symbol from the pope showing his support for something
- baron: in medieval society, barons were men who the monarch had granted land to directly
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- William barons had to do what he said because of feudalism.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
William's decision to invade England followed the news that Harold had been crowned king. William gained Pope Alexander II's support for his invasion, and was given a papal banner.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'oath'
an oath was a very serious promise made on a holy item.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: William barons had to do what he said because of feudalism. Correction: Feudalism in Normandy was not as strict as it would be in Norman England, and the barons also argued that their promises to obey William were for Normandy - they didn't extend across the Channel to England.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Anglo-Saxon preparations for invasion in 1066 Study Guide
- Luck and the Battle of Hastings Study Guide
- Norman England - historical context themes Study Guide
- Norman England - sources and historical context Study Guide
- Norman weapons, armour and tactics Study Guide
- Structuring your answer to the historic environment question Study Guide
- The Anglo-Saxon army Study Guide
- The location of the Battle of Hastings Study Guide
- The Norman army Study Guide
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