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Cause and Consequence of Harold's Death at the Battle of Hastings

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes leading to Harold's death and the consequences it had on the outcome of the Battle of Hastings, encouraging students to analyse and compare historical factors.

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#History
#History
#Battle of Hastings
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Death of Harold
#Explain the causes that led to Harold's death at the Battle of Hastings
#Compare different accounts of Harold's death
#Analyse the consequences of Harold's death on the Norman invasion
#Outline the significance of Harold's death in the context of medieval warfare

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Cause and Consequence of Harold's Death at the Battle of Hastings

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Harold's Death

Source A: Contemporary account of Harold's death

'Harold was struck down by an arrow in his eye, which pierced his helmet and killed him instantly.' Provenance: Chronicle of William of Poitiers, 1070s.

1.
Explain what Source A suggests about how Harold died during the battle. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare Source A with another account that offers a different view of Harold's death. How do they differ? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of Harold's Death

Source B: Medieval historian's view

'Harold's death was primarily caused by the chaos of the battlefield and the surprise attack by the Normans.' Provenance: Medieval history textbook, 15th century.

1.
Outline the main causes that led to Harold's death according to Source B. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how the causes of Harold’s death impacted the outcome of the battle. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Consequences of Harold’s Death

Source C: Historian’s analysis

'Harold's death was a turning point that led to the Norman takeover of England and the end of Anglo-Saxon rule.' Provenance: Modern history essay, 20th century.

1.
Explain the immediate consequences of Harold's death for England. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the long-term consequences of Harold's death with its immediate effects. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse how Harold’s death influenced the development of England after 1066. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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