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Contenders for the Throne: William

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet provides a source analysis activity focused on William, exploring his role and significance as a contender for the throne in medieval and early modern UK history.

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#History
#History
#Contenders for the Throne
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#William
#Explain the importance of William in the succession disputes
#Compare different perspectives on William's claim
#Analyse the reliability of sources about William's role

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Contenders for the Throne: William

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

Source A: The Coronation Charter of William I

"In the name of God, I William, by the grace of God, King of England, do hereby swear to uphold the laws and customs of the land and to protect my subjects. I claim the throne through conquest and divine right, asserting that my victory at Hastings was ordained by God. I will restore order and justice, and I ask for the loyalty of my new subjects." Provenance: William, King of England, 1066, royal charter

1.
Describe the main ideas in Source A about William's claim to the throne. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Outline the provenance of Source A and explain what it tells us about William. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the usefulness of Source A with a different perspective, such as a Norman noble’s account of William’s conquest. How reliable is Source A? (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Explain how the source helps us understand William's reasons for claiming the throne. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse the tone of Source A. What does it suggest about William’s intentions? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Outline the significance of William’s claim to the throne in shaping English history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Compare William’s official claim in Source A with the perspective of an Anglo-Saxon noble about William’s conquest. What are the differences? (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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