Lecture on the Norman Conquest and the Magna Carta
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What situation led to King Edward the Confessor's death and succession crisis?
He died without an heir and supposedly told two different people he was leaving them the throne.
What did William of Normandy, Harold Hardrada, and Harold Godwinson have in common?
They all wanted to be King of England.
Where was William of Normandy from?
Normandy, which is in northern France.
Where was Harold Hardrada from?
He was from Scandinavia, also referred to as a Viking.
Where was Harold Godwinson already residing when Edward died?
He was already in England, as an Anglo-Saxon.
What qualifications did Harold Godwinson have for being crowned King of England?
He was already Edward's assistant and knowledgeable about the role.
What does the name Hardrada mean?
It means 'hard ruler'.
What year did the Battle of Hastings occur, signifying the end of the Norman Conquest?
1066.
Who won the English throne after the Battle of Hastings?
William the Conquerer.
What was the main reason William invaded England?
To become King of England.
What is the artifact that tells the story of the Norman conquest?
The Bayeux Tapestry.
How did the Norman Conquest influence the English language?
French words were added to the Anglo-Saxon version, forming the modern English we speak today.
Which group lost power after the Norman Conquest? Who gained it?
Anglo-Saxon nobles lost power; French nobles from Normandy gained power.
How did the Normans' conquest of England lead to feudalism?
The establishment of castles and a feudal system as a new form of governance.
What year was the Magna Carta signed?
1215.
What do the Latin words 'Magna Carta' mean?
Great Charter.
Who wrote the Magna Carta and for what purpose?
English barons wrote it to limit the king's power.
Who signed the Magna Carta?
King John signed it due to pressure from the barons.
Why were barons upset with King John?
He kept raising taxes and was losing wars and territory.