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Cause and Consequence of Harold Godwinson's Claim to the Throne

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet exploring the causes behind Harold Godwinson's claim to the English throne and the consequences that followed.

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#History
#History
#Contenders for the Throne
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Harold Godwinson
#Explain the main causes of Harold Godwinson's claim to the throne
#Compare the different claims to the throne after Edward the Confessor's death
#Analyse the consequences of Harold's reign and the Battle of Hastings
#Outline the events leading to Harold's coronation

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Cause and Consequence of Harold Godwinson's Claim to the Throne

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Harold Godwinson's Claim to the Throne

Source A: A Norman View of Harold's Claim

'Harold was a usurper who seized the throne by force, ignoring the rightful succession.' Provenance: Norman chronicler, 1066.

Source B: An English Perspective

'Harold had the support of the Witenagemot and was elected king according to tradition.' Provenance: Anglo-Saxon historian, 1070.

1.
Explain the main reasons why Harold Godwinson claimed the throne. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the two sources regarding Harold's claim to the throne. How do they differ? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse how Harold's claim to the throne might have influenced the events of 1066. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the events that led to Harold Godwinson becoming king. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Consequences of Harold Godwinson's Reign and the Battle of Hastings

Source C: A Norman Account of the Battle

'Harold fought bravely but was overwhelmed by William's superior forces at Hastings.' Provenance: Norman chronicler, 1066.

Source D: An Anglo-Saxon View

'Harold's death at Hastings marked the end of Anglo-Saxon England and the beginning of Norman rule.' Provenance: Anglo-Saxon historian, 1070.

1.
Explain the short-term consequences of the Battle of Hastings. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the Norman and Anglo-Saxon views on the impact of Hastings. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse the long-term consequences of Harold's reign and the Norman Conquest. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Summarise the key events that resulted from Harold's claim and the Battle of Hastings. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Describe how Harold's actions after Edward's death contributed to the Norman invasion. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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