The Norman Conquest (1066-1075)

Question 1

Type of war

Answer 1

• invasion
• between two countries
• rebellion (from English)

Question 2

Example of war

Answer 2

1068 - North of England:
- William tried to install the Norman, Robert de Comines, as Earl of Northumbria; Robert and army of 900 killed because Northumbrians didn’t want/support this; Edgar Atheling joined rebellion after massacre at Durham.
1069-1070 - Harrying of the North:
- response to the strong resistance of the Northumbrian people

Question 3

Attitudes and responses

Answer 3

• people are basically scared into supporting William AKA he gets stronger because he is feared

Question 4

Impact on people

Answer 4

• direct, psychological
• 100,000 murdered, homes burnt, crops burnt, so many also starved to death
• many were scared and some even driven to insanity

Question 5

Impact on government

Answer 5

• people are now surrounded by Norman power, so monarchy gets stronger,