Harolds coronation and reign Flashcards
1
Q
what challenges did Harold face?
A
Challenges from powerful earls - old rivals (Mercia)
The north - would they accept tostigs brother as their new king?
Tostig - was looking for allies in Europe
William- was apparently getting ready to invade
2
Q
Why was Harold crowned quickly
A
the witan feared an attack by William
3
Q
where did Harold meet the witan
A
York ( northumbriuas main city)
4
Q
where and why did he position his army?
A
along the south coast bc he was expecting an inavsion from William
5
Q
why did they stand the army down
A
because the norman invasion still hadnt happened by September
6
Q
what year did tostig sail to England
A
May 1066
7
Q
why was tostig put off
A
harolds strong defences
8
Q
how many ships did tosting have left after the fight with the mercians
A
12
