William the Conqueror, Norman Conquest and Settlement

Question 1

Why did William win the Battle of Hastings in 1066?

Answer 1

1. William’s army was smaller but better trained
2. They had longer time to prepare (due to the wind)
3. Even though Harold’s army had high ground, they had no archers (they were resting)
   4.William’s army tricked Harold’s army to go to lower ground (tactics)
4. Harold’s army was really tired
5. luck
   7.Bad decisions by Harold

Question 1

Why was England an attractive place for the Normans to invade?

Answer 1

Lots of livestock which produced lots of resources to make food.
They had a lot of good material such as iron, silver, lead, copper and tin.

Question 2

Why did William use castles to control England?

Answer 2

1. They imposed fear and keeps land under control
2. It gave an early warning as it gave soldiers time to prepare
3. They were protective (walls and ditches)
4. They had military in it

Question 3

Why was the feudal system help William control England?

Answer 3

1. It was fair
2. It helped to control the place

Question 4

What is the Domesday book?

Answer 4

A public record of all the individuals, towns and properties in England to allow William to tax each person, depending on their property.