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History revision
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Secon History Mind Map on History revision, created by Kaavya Chandrasekar on 12/05/2017.
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History revision
Who should be the next king?
Harold Godwinson
It was the wish of King Edward
His sister was his only witness and she could be biased as she will become rich if her brother becomes king
He was a respected English man
He was the King's Brother-in-law
Was he nice to the King?
Harold Hardrada
He was experienced as he was already the King of Denmark
Will he be able to manage both Countries?
What happens if a war breaks out with one?
He will only be focusing on one country
William, Duke of Normandy
King Edward promised the throne
In the past William had looked after Edward's family. William will also gain lots of Edwards followers as no one wants to go against the Kings promise
William forced Harold to swear an Oath
Harold was captured by William and forced to make oath to William. This shows he is a bad man.
Motte and Bailey Castles
The keep
Where all the taxes are kept
The Motte
To raise the keep on higher ground
The Bailey
Where the community would get together a bit like a market square
Ditch/Motte
To provide protection so it was hard for any trespassers to come in
The Bailey wall
For protection around the castle if anyone passes the ditch/moat
Feudal system
The king grants land to the Barons,knights and Villeins
Barons give money and an army
Knights provide military service
Villeins Provides food and services when demanded
King Williams problems
Language/ communication
Money/financial
Trust
Lack of support
Competition
Destroyed land
Hard to travel between 2 countries
Needs an army
Battle of Hastings
Harold
Why he lost
he just fought a battle beforehand
Over-confident he just won the last one
William
Why he won
He thought the Gods were with him so he had confidence
He was prepared and ready
He didn't have to walk for 5 days to get there
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