Flashcards
Battle of Hastings
Cards in this deck (7)
- 1Explain Three Reasons Why William the Conqueror Won The Battle of Hastings?1. The Saxons had to march South after a exhausting battle against the Vikings.
2. William brought more variety of troops and more disciplined men.
3. Harold had low control because of inexperienced men and Harold not on horseback. - 2Who Were Harold's Special Troops?Housecarls
- 3How Did William Provoke Harold?Burning and destroying Southern villages
- 4How Did William Convince Many Troops?Through Religion
- 5What Was Harold's Main Tactic?Shield Wall
- 6How Did William Consolidate Power?1. Feudal System
2. Domesday Book
3. Keeping some Saxon customs
4. Violent Suppression - 7Name William's Three Main Troop Types?Cavalry, Archers and Infantry