History revision

History revision

1. Who should be the next king?

   • Harold Godwinson
     • It was the wish of King Edward
       • His sister was his only witness and she could be biased as she will become rich if her brother becomes king
     • He was a respected English man
     • He was the King's Brother-in-law
       • Was he nice to the King?
   • Harold Hardrada
     • He was experienced as he was already the King of Denmark
       • Will he be able to manage both Countries?
         • What happens if a war breaks out with one?
           • He will only be focusing on one country
   • William, Duke of Normandy
     • King Edward promised the throne
       • In the past William had looked after Edward's family. William will also gain lots of Edwards followers as no one wants to go against the Kings promise
     • William forced Harold to swear an Oath
       • Harold was captured by William and forced to make oath to William. This shows he is a bad man.

2. Motte and Bailey Castles

   • The keep
     • Where all the taxes are kept
   • The Motte
     • To raise the keep on higher ground
   • The Bailey
     • Where the community would get together a bit like a market square
   • Ditch/Motte
     • To provide protection so it was hard for any trespassers to come in
   • The Bailey wall
     • For protection around the castle if anyone passes the ditch/moat

3. Feudal system

   • The king grants land to the Barons,knights and Villeins
   • Barons give money and an army
   • Knights provide military service
   • Villeins Provides food and services when demanded

4. King Williams problems

   • Language/ communication
   • Money/financial
   • Trust
   • Lack of support
   • Competition
   • Destroyed land
   • Hard to travel between 2 countries
   • Needs an army

5. Battle of Hastings

   • Harold
     • Why he lost
       • he just fought a battle beforehand
       • Over-confident he just won the last one
   • William
     • Why he won
       • He thought the Gods were with him so he had confidence
       • He was prepared and ready
       • He didn't have to walk for 5 days to get there