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Contenders for the Throne: William

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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A worksheet exploring the causes and consequences surrounding William's claim to the throne during the medieval and early modern period in the UK.

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#History
#History
#Contenders for the Throne
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#William
#Explain the key causes that led to William's claim to the throne
#Compare the different factors influencing William's rise to power
#Analyse the consequences of William's accession for England

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Contenders for the Throne: William

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Causes of William's Claim to the Throne

Source A: Norman Claim 'William of Normandy believed he had a rightful claim to the English throne based on promises made by King Edward.' Provenance: Excerpt from William's letter to his supporters, circa 1066.

Source B: Harold's Oath 'King Harold supposedly swore an oath to support William's claim to succeed Edward.' Provenance: Contemporary chronicler's account, 1066.

1.
Explain how Source A and Source B together help us understand why William believed he had a right to the throne. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the reasons William and Harold had for claiming the throne. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Consequences of William's Claim and Invasion

Source C: The Battle of Hastings 'William's victory at Hastings led to the Norman Conquest and the end of Anglo-Saxon rule.' Provenance: Medieval chronicler's account, 1066.

Source D: Changes in England 'William introduced Norman laws and customs, transforming English society.' Provenance: Historian's summary, 19th century.

1.
Outline the main consequences of William's victory at Hastings for England. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how William's invasion and subsequent rule affected English society. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Comparison and Analysis

Source E: Norman Impact 'Norman influence reshaped England, bringing new architecture, language, and governance.' Provenance: Modern historical analysis.

1.
Compare the claims made in Source C and Source E about the impact of William's rule. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain the importance of William's invasion for the future development of England. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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