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Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils learn about a theme in British history over a period of roughly 1000 years. They examine this theme, analysing the impact it had in Medieval, Early Modern, Industrial and Modern Britain, with a particular focus on change and continuity.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to recall causes and impacts of migration for medieval Britain.

Key Notes

• The invasion of the Vikings led to the merging of Viking culture and customs with Anglo-Saxon culture and customs.
• The Norman conquest and establishment of the Angevin Empire forged a cultural connection between England and France.
• There were many changes that took place to language, government, land ownership and the Church.
• There were aspects of continuity, including Christianity and parts of the Anglo-Saxon language.
• After the loss of the Hundred Years' War, England began to see itself as having a separate English identity.

Vocabulary To Learn

• Danelaw: the area of England in the north and east controlled by the Vikings
• Viking: a member of the Scandinavian seafaring people who raided Britain from the late 8th century
• Norman: a member of the group of people living in Normandy who had settled there in the 10th century; they were of Viking descent
• conquered: took over a territory by force
• Angevin Empire: territories in England, Wales, Ireland and France held by Henry II and his descendants in the 12th and 13th centuries

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• England has almost never been conquered.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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