William the Conqueror
Tuesday – 9-24-19 Learning Intention: Battle of Hastings and William the Conqueror
Success Criteria: I can describe the significance of the Battle of Hastings and the Norman invasion. I can describe the impact of the reign of William the Conqueror on England and Northern France.
BELL WORK 1. What is manorialism? 4. Imagine your cousin was the king of England. 2. What is Feudalism? He promised you the throne but when he died, 3. What is the difference between but he gave the throne to someone else instead. Feudalism and Manorialism? How would that make you feel? What would you do? Today’s FOCUS: 7.31 Analyze the Battle of Hastings and the long-term historical impact of William the Conqueror on England and Northern France.
Essential Question: What was William the Conqueror’s impact on England and Northern France?
By the end of class you should be able to answer the following supporting questions: I can describe the significance of the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Invasion. I can describe the impact of the reign of William the Conqueror on England and Northern France. NOTES…. •RED – CRITICAL!! NEED TO KNOW!! • GREEN – IMPORTANT! • BLACK – FOR YOUR INFORMATION ONLY… What do you see? Based on this artwork, what predictions can you make about the people in it? Bayeux Tapestry •The picture is one of 32 scenes on a tapestry called the Bayeux Tapestry. •The tapestry is 230 feet long and 20 inches tall. •It depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England and the Battle of Hastings. Let’s locate the Normans.
The Normans are from Northern France. The territory is called Normandy. • The story begins with three men, three battles and a comet. • Yes, you heard right….A comet. The Story begins… Vikings
• The Vikings had settle along the coast of France after a number of years invading Europe. • Europeans were deathly afraid of the Vikings. They were ruthless in their attacks. Death and destruction followed in their wake. Most Europeans simply gave in rather than fight the Vikings. The Year 1066
• The Year 1066 was an eventful time in Europe. • King Edward of England died in the first week of January, 1066. • He left no heirs and his throne was up for grab. • Three men would fight for that crown and the chance to become King of England. King Harold Godwinsor
Edward was • Crowned King of England childless, so he after Edward’s death. promised to make • He witnessed a bright light William king following the crowning. when he died. On • Haley’s comet Edward’s death • Superstition – bad omen to bed he granted see this light. the kingdom to Harold. King Hardrada
• From Norway. • Is a Viking. • Invades England from the North and is defeated by Harold and his men. • This battle ended the Viking Age. William of Normandy
• A few days after Hardrada’s defeat, William invades Europe in Hastings. • He builds a wooden castle and prepares to fight for the crown. King Harold
• Over confident from defeating the Vikings, King Harold set out to Hastings to fight William and his soldiers. • The king and his men walked 250 miles in 9 days to reach Hastings. William From Normandy
• William became the Duke of Normandy at the age of 8. • Under the supervision of King Henry I of France, William survives and was knighted in his teen years. Wife • William sought the hand of Matilda of Flanders. • Matilda is only 4’2” tall. • She refused and William angered by her refusal claimed to have met her on the streets, pulled her off her horse by her braids and left her there. •Matilda’s father demanded William’s head but before they could draw swords, Matilda settled the matter by claiming she would not marry anyone else but William. Back to England • Upon landing in England, he stepped off his boat and slipped almost falling into mud. Picking himself up and aware that such an occurrence would be seen as a bad omen with his men, he clenched the soil in his hand and said… “See I grasp England in my hand.” • He also told one of his men “Call me a frog again and I’ll have yer other eye too!”
Describe this man in one word!! Back to England
•William set up a wooden castle in Hastings. •He prepared his archers and cavalry for the battle to come. •William had approximately 10,000 men versus Harold’s 7,000 men. •The battle begins at 9 a.m. and would last until dusk.
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLy1Ls kT6Y8
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiaCId 6pANI Battle Ends •At dusk, the battle ends when King Harold is shot in the eye with an arrow. •William the Conqueror sets out to claim his crown. William is Crowned…
• On Christmas Day, 1066. William is crowned the King of England. • Matilda is crowned Queen in 1068 and the family settles into their new home. Impact of William’s Reign.. •Doomsday Book – Census Book •Windsor Castle, Town of London, Colchester Castle and Rochester Cathedral are built. •Stone castles •French becomes the country’s language. •William begins European Feudal System. All of William’s Names
•William of Normandy •William the Conqueror •Duke of Normandy •King William I William’s Death •Matilda dies in 1083. William becomes deeply depressed after her death. •At the age of 59 and being King of England for 21 years, William dies after his horse reared up and William ruptured his intestine during a battle in 1087. William’s Burial • William had gained a huge amount of weight during his reign. • At his burial, he was placed in a small (too tight) stone casket. As he was being stuffed, his belly exploded, causing a strong stench. • His ceremony was cut short. • He was buried along side Matilda in France. • His son, Robert, takes the throne. TIME TO TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
What lasting impacts did William the Conqueror have on England? List AT LEAST 4! • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ8A5gRe_Dw
IF NEED EXTRA September 25th Learning Intention: Battle of Hastings and William the Conqueror
Success Criteria: I can describe the significance of the Battle of Hastings and the Norman invasion. I can describe the impact of the region of William the Conqueror on England and Northern France.
BELL WORK
1. What is significant about the Battle of Hastings? 2. List King William’s impacts on England. Today’s FOCUS: 7.31 Analyze the Battle of Hastings and the long-term Still working historical impact of William the Conqueror on England and Northern France. on this!
Essential Question: What was William the Conqueror’s impact on England and Northern France?
By the end of class you should be able to answer the following supporting questions: I can describe the significance of the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Invasion. I can describe the impact of the reign of William the Conqueror on England and Northern France. • William had a profound effect on England. • To reward his Norman supporters and punish the Anglo-Saxons who had supported Harold, William took most English titles from the Anglo-Saxons and gave them to his Normans. • Every ruler of England since William the Conqueror can trace their ancestry back to him. • His introduction of Norman administrators has been credited with making England a world power. • You will read about the Battle of Hastings and write a short paragraph to explain the impact the Battle of Hastings had on France and England because of William the Conquerors’ win at the Battle of Hastings. You must cite at least two pieces of evidence from the article to support this central idea. Be sure to describe the changes instituted by William over his new territories after being named King of England.
The Normans: The Battle of Hastings: William the Conqueror The Norman conquest of England began on 28 September 1066 with the invasion of England by William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy and his victory at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066 over King Harold II of England. Harold's army was badly depleted in the English victory at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in Northern England on 25 September 1066 over the army of King Harald III of Norway. By early 1071, William had secured control of most of England, although rebellions and resistance continued to approximately 1088.
The Norman conquest was a pivotal event in English history. It largely removed the native ruling class, replacing it with a foreign, French-speaking monarchy, aristocracy, and clerical hierarchy. This, in turn, brought about a transformation of the English language and the culture of England in a new era often referred to as Norman England.
By bringing England under the control of rulers originating in France, the Norman conquest linked the country more closely with continental Europe, lessened Scandinavian influence, and also set the stage for a rivalry with France that would continue intermittently for many centuries. It also had important consequences for the rest of the British Isles, paving the way for further Norman conquests in Wales and Ireland, and the extensive penetration of the aristocracy of Scotland by Norman and other French-speaking families, with the accompanying spread of continental institutions and cultural influences. Describe the changes instituted by William over his new territories after being name King of England. CITE YOUR EVIDENCE USING QUOTATION MARKS “…” 1. On your own paper draw this chart to complete as you read. 2. Write your paragraph
Before the Battle People Involved About the Battle 2. Norman Invasion Tree Activity Draw a Tree and FOLLOW the DIRECTIONS: • Leaves- Important people and countries that were involved. EXIT TICKET! • Trunk- Important dates of Reading and this the invasion- be sure to tell activity due before what happened on those dates you leave!!!! • Roots- causes that led up to the Norman Invasion