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The Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Hastings was the decisive Norman victory in the Norman Conquest of England and took place at Senlac Hill, close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex.
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Who was best prepared for the Battle of Hastings?
William was better prepared for the Battle of Hastings compared to others. However, none of the groups prepared effectively for the ensuing battle.
How was The fugitive slave law a cause of the civil war?
Yes, among a large number of other causes, it required both citizens and the government to aid in the return of run aways. It made everyone bound to assist the slave catchers.
What happened when rollo the viking settled in Normandy?
Rollo of Normandy was a Viking. The better question is this: When did Rollo the Viking become Rollo of Normandy? Normandy was the title of the land granted to Rollo and his raiders after they threatened to sack Paris. The king of France, out of fear, gave the Viking raiders a piece of land on the northern coasts (called Nova Britannia at the time) that would later be called Normandy.
Normandy means "Land of the North (or Norse) Man," i.e., the Vikings. Hope this helps!
What is a keep in a motte and bailey castle?
I think that the Keep in a Motte and Bailey castle is the building in the centre or the castle. Becaus if you take a Square keep castle the building in the middle (the castle) is square so it gives off the impression that it is the keep.
actually a keep is a place were the king and his soldiers would hide when there in a battles (mostly with the Anglo Saxons)
The former slave owners would offer the slaves pieces of the plantation to live and work for a part of the profit. This was called sharecropping and it enabled the former slaves and their owners to both make money. The plantation owner couldn't farm the land by himself so deals were make to farm the land together. Poor whites also went in partners as sharecroppers with the land owners so as to survive. The north had devastated the southern land and survival was accomplished by sticking together and living off the land. Northern senators did everything to punish the south so money was scarce to re building. It took the south about 40 years to get back on her feet.
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How did Celtic religion influence the anglo Saxons?
they raised dogs named judith and ate them when the dogs contracted rabies
What weapons did King William use?
Norman forces used clubs, maces, spears, and swords, primarily, in their assaults. William also had archers available, which the Saxons had abandoned in a rush to the south after the Battle of Stamford Bridge, though the Saxon's tactical placement (atop a hill) made the arrows less effective than they should have been. William's greatest asset in this battle was his wits - Norman forces staged false retreats to generate relief and a relaxation on their enemy's side, which lowered the guard for devastating victory.
What does Domesday say about wednesbury?
It says that it was called ' waenesbury, and it was added to the domesday book in 1687
Where is a Falconer from medieval Europe in the feudal system?
I am not sure I understand your question. If you mean rank he was lower rank, but a bit better off than a peasant. If you mean area of Europe then he could be from any part.
Why did the Battle of Bryn Glas Happen?
That's a complicated question to answer here. See the related link below.
Who won the Battle of Stamford Bridge and what happend to the loser?
Who won Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Harold Godwinson won it but lost some of his best men at war which was upsetting to him. Harold didn't share any of the rewards that him and his men war so that made him unpopular.
How did the Bayeux tapestry affect the medieval societies?
One Direction originated from Europe. There is Niall from ireland, Mullingar. Louis from England, Doncaster. Liam from England, Wolverhampton. Zayn from England, Bradford. Harry from England, Cheshire/ Holmes Chapel.
What fort was built by William the Conqueror?
William the Conqueror built the Tower of London and started Windsor Castle.
The Peasant's Revolt - the Gunpowder Plot was the 17th Century, and Waterloo the 19th
Who stated that edward the conqueror would become king of England?
I think you are getting the names completely mixed up. The 3 main people involved in the events of 1066 were:
- Edward the Confessor, old king of England who died after promising the throne to both the following:
- Harold Godwinson, an English noble who took the throne first, and:
- William of Normandy, also known as William the Conqueror, a French duke who invaded England and defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings.
Both 2. and 3. insisted that Edward had promised the throne to them.
What mistake did the Saxons make in the Battle of Hastings?
The Saxons left their formation and charged at the Normans, which left them exposed to the enemy.
Why did William the Conqueror pretend to be dead?
He pretended to be dead to fool the English. Harold Godwineson's side, hearing that William was dead, would probably of assumed that the Norman side would give up without their leader, so would have sort of relaxed, and would not be expecting William's army to rise again.
Why was the information recorded in the Domesday Book important to William the Conqueror?
So that he knew how much to tax people depending on how much land they owned and how much money they were making.
What was William the conqueror nickname?
When William the Conqueror was growing up he was called William the B*****d because his parents were not married. After the Battle of Hastings, he was called William the Conqueror because of his take over of England.
How do you use a scaling ladder scaling tower longbow and catapult to attack castles?
A scaling tower and scaling ladder are both used to scale walls. A scaling tower is better though
