GCSE History (Edexcel): Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88
This course provides a comprehensive and detailed study of Anglo-Saxon and Norman England from c1060 to 1088, specifically designed to prepare students for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History exam. Structured into three decks following the exact topics of the specification, this course covers the state of Anglo-Saxon England, the Norman Conquest of 1066, and the subsequent consolidation of Norman power under William I. By completing this course, you will build the precise factual knowledge of key people, events, and concepts needed for the exam. The material is structured to help you understand the context, causes, and consequences of events, enabling you to apply your knowledge effectively in all types of exam questions. To achieve the highest grades, you must supplement this course with extensive practice of past exam questions to develop your analytical and essay-writing skills.
Decks in this Course
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GCSE History: Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest, 1060–66
This deck covers the state of Anglo-Saxon England before the conquest, including its government, society, and economy. It details the succession crisis following Edward the Confessor's death, introducing the rival claimants to the throne. The deck covers the key battles of 1066: Gate Fulford, Stamford Bridge, and Hastings, culminating in an analysis of why William won.
GCSE History: William I in power: securing the kingdom, 1066–87
This deck covers William I's consolidation of power after the Battle of Hastings. It examines his methods of control, such as the submission of the earls, rewarding followers, and building castles. It then focuses on the significant Anglo-Saxon resistance movements between 1068 and 1071, the brutal Harrying of the North, changes in landownership, and concludes with the Revolt of the Earls in 1075.
GCSE History: Norman England, 1066–88
This deck explores the new Norman society and government established by William I, covering the feudal system, the Normanisation of the Church, the Domesday Book, and the disputed succession after William's death.
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