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Contenders for the Throne: Harald Hardrada

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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A source analysis worksheet focusing on Harald Hardrada's claim to the English throne and his invasion of 1066.

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Contenders for the Throne: Harald Hardrada

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Harald Hardrada's Claim and Invasion

Source A: Harald Hardrada's Speech to his Troops

"My friends, we are here to claim what is rightfully ours, to restore the honor of our ancestors and to secure glory for ourselves. The English king has wronged us, and now we shall show our strength by invading their land. Victory will bring us wealth and fame, and our names will be remembered forever. We march today, not just for conquest, but for our destiny." Provenance: Speech given by Harald Hardrada, 1066, during his invasion of England.

1.
Explain what Harald Hardrada is trying to persuade his troops of in Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the purpose of Harald's speech with what you know about medieval kings' motives for war. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse the reliability of Source A as evidence of Harald's true motives for invading England. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Outline the main differences between Harald Hardrada's reasons for invading England and those of William of Normandy. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Compare how Harald Hardrada and William of Normandy justified their invasions of England. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Explain why sources like Harald's speech are important for understanding medieval warfare. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Analyse how the purpose of Harald's speech affects its usefulness as a historical source. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
8.
Outline what historians can learn from sources like Harald's speech about medieval kings' attitudes towards war. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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