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Norman Conquest flashcards on William the Conqueror, the Battle of Hastings, and 1066 for Grades 10–11.
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This 10-card flashcard set covers the Norman Conquest of 1066 and William the Conqueror's claim to the English throne. Cards address key questions about succession, the Battle of Stamford Bridge, the Battle of Hastings, defensive tactics, and the role of luck and circumstance in William's victory. Use it for history exam review or concept reinforcement in a unit on medieval England.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
History
Grade Level:
10th – 11th Grades
Updated April 2025

Terms in This Set

  • How and why did William become King of England in 1066? (Lucky Bastard?) Why were the cavalry a major part of the Norman army and not the Anglo Saxons?
  • William ordered his archers to fire into the air - one of the arrows hit and killed Godwinson. Hardrada attacked first which weakened Godwinson’s army
  • How and why did William become King of England in 1066? (Lucky Bastard?) An English king died in Jan 1066 who was he and why did his death cause a succession crisis?
  • The pope gave his support to William’s invasion - gave a banner to take into battle. Increased soldiers’ morale and made others more likely to join his army.
  • How and why did William become King of England in 1066? (Lucky Bastard?) Who fought at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
  • Edgar the Aethling. Hardrada (King of Norway) Godwinson. (An Anglo Saxon Earl) Duke William of Normandy.
  • How and why did William become King of England in 1066? (Lucky Bastard?) What defensive tactic did Godwinson use at Hastings?
  • Lost some men, others = tired or wounded. Had to fight two battles in quick succession. Godwinson was in the North when William invaded - had to March south quickly.
  • How and why did William become King of England in 1066? (Lucky Bastard?) How did the wind help William win?
  • Used feigned (faked) retreat.

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