FA1 History Flashcards
To learn history
What is a millennium
A thousand years
What is a decade
10 years
What is a year
365 days
What is a century
100 years
What is a primary source
It was made i the time of event
What is a secondary source
It was made later on after the time of event
What is bias
Treating people unfairly and taking sides
How to detect bias
It is based off of opinions not facts
Why there was a power struggle in 1066
Edward the Confessor left no heir to he throne
Harold hardrada
King of Norway, Viking Warrior, He was promised the English crown by his Father, Not English, No Anglo-Saxon, Hard Ruler
Harold Godwinson
King Edward’s Brother-in-law, Anglo-Saxon, Earl of Wessex, Wealthy, Advisor to the king, Good Alliances, Also was promised by Edward, Claim is hearsay
William
Duke of Normandy, Distant cousin of Edward, Many supporters and the backing of God, Edward knew William very well, He was also promised the throne my Edward, Has loyalty from Godwinson, Not English, Norman, No relationship with nobles
Battle of Fulford
The Battle of Fulford was a major disaster for King Harold Godwinson. He had expected his northern earls to defeat the Norwegians whilst he waited for Duke William’s invasion from the south. Harold Godwinson would have to finish the job himself. The outcome was a decisive victory for Harald Hardrada.
Battle of Stamford
The outcome was a decisive victory for King Harold Godwinson . The Norwegians were caught off guard and all those camped at Stamford Bridge were killed. The Norwegian reinforcements were also defeated and only a small force escaped. Both Tostig Godwinson and Harald Hardrada were killed during the battle.
Battle of Hastings
At the Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066, King Harold Godwinson of England was defeated by the invading Norman forces of William the Conqueror. By the end of the bloody, all-day battle, Harold was dead and his forces were destroyed.
