History Flashcards
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When was William the conqueror born
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1028
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What did William do to prove he was alive in The Battle of Hastings
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He took his helmet off and did a speech
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How did William win the Battle of Hastings
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Feigned flight
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How did destruction in the north help William control England
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It killed all the rebels
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What are the mistakes Godwinson made which caused him to lose
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1. He exhausted his men 2. His men were farmers 3. He didn’t share the loot from the battle with Hardrada 4. He left his advantage on the hill (feigned flight) 5. He didn’t give his men good armour and weapons
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Who was the king before Harold Godwinson
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Edward the confessor
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Where did William the conqueror come from
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Normandy
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