Anglo-Saxon & Norman England

Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the reasons for the defeat of Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

3 ‘The main reason why Anglo-Saxon England was so strong during the reign of Edward the Confessor was because of its flourishing economy.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

How accurate is it to say that William I’s relationship with the Church was completely different from William Rufus’ relationship with the Church?

Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the nature of the conflict between Henry I and the Church in the years 1100–06?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

3 ‘Castle building was more significant than changes in land tenure in establishing Norman control over England in the years 1066–87.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

How accurate is it to say that the problems faced by Duke Robert Curthose in Normandy in the years 1087–95 were very similar to the problems faced by William I in Normandy in the years 1067–87?

Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the reasons why William Rufus was able to defeat the rebellion of 1088?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

3 ‘Harold’s effective military leadership was the main reason why the Anglo-Saxons achieved victory at Stamford Bridge in September 1066.’

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4 ‘The East Anglian Rebellion of 1070–71 was a significant threat to William I’s authority in England, but the revolt of the earls in 1075 did little to threaten his authority.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the significance of the Godwin family in the governing of Anglo-Saxon England in the years c1053–66?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

How accurate is it to say that of all the changes introduced into England by the Normans, it was the forest laws that had the most significant impact on village life?

4 ‘The opposition of King Philip I of France was the main reason why William I’s control of his continental lands was challenged in the years 1066–87.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the relationship between William I and the Church?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

3 ‘The greatest threat to Norman control in the north of England, in the years 1066–93, was the role of King Malcolm III of Scotland.’

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How accurate is it to say that the relationship between the Anglo-Saxon kings and their earls was very different from the relationship between the Anglo-Norman kings and their aristocracy?

Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the purpose of the Domesday Survey in 1086?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the purpose of the Domesday Survey in 1086?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

3 ‘The consequence of Harold Godwinson’s actions, in the years 1053–66, was to strengthen, rather than challenge, Edward the Confessor’s rule.’

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3 ‘The consequence of Harold Godwinson’s actions, in the years 1053–66, was to strengthen, rather than challenge, Edward the Confessor’s rule.’

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4 ‘The similarities in the key features of the Battle of Hastings of 1066 and the Battle of Tinchebrai of 1106 are outweighed by their considerable differences.’

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4 ‘The similarities in the key features of the Battle of Hastings of 1066 and the Battle of Tinchebrai of 1106 are outweighed by their considerable differences.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate Henry I’s campaign at Tinchebrai in 1106?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

3 ‘The rebellions of 1067-75 were a significant threat to William I’s authority as king of England.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

How accurate is it to say that there was very little difference in the nature of Anglo-Saxon and Norman kingship?

Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the seriousness of the rising against Tostig Godwinson in 1065?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

3 ‘It was King Harold’s mistakes rather than Duke William’s skills that were responsible for the Norman victory at Hastings in October 1066.’

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How accurate is it to say that Norman rule in England had very little impact on the Anglo-Saxon population who lived in the villages?

Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the reasons for the success of Duke William of Normandy’s campaign in 1066?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

How accurate is it to say that the most significant problem facing the monarchy in the reign of Edward the Confessor was the power and influence of the Godwin family?

4 ‘The conflict with the Church, in the years 1100–06, is explained more by Henry I’s attitude and actions than by those of Anselm and the papacy.’

How far do you agree with this statement?