Year 7
Today you are going to investigate the succession crisis after Edward the Confessor’s death…
Follow the order in which I give you instructions:
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Look at your test result:
First, look at your test result (Homework-7) and also see where you have perhaps lost marks:
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Here is a reminder of vocabulary that you need to be familiar with:
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What was the crisis? The crisis was that it was not sure who should succeed Edward the Confessor.
The succession crisis started with the death of Edward the Confessor. Watch the following video clip about the “The Death of Edward the Confessor” – don’t worry too much about the dates!
5th January 1066: Death of Edward the Confessor. (2:53 min long)
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So, who should be the next king of England? There were four claimants to the throne, as explained in the video below…
Claimants to the throne in 1066 England. (5:37 min long)
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Now, let’s see what your book has to say about the four claimants to the throne…
“Four men claimed the throne”, p.65.
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Both Halold Godwineson and William, Duke of Normandy were determined to be king of England. Watch this animation: a “conversation” between Harold Godwineson [the one with the crown] & William Duke of Normandy [the one with the blue cloak]…
Harold vs William – Whose Crown? (1:28 min long)
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Finally, if there is still time…
“The Claims to the Throne”, p.64.
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On This Day: 5 January 1066 The Death of Edward the Confessor. (3:30 minutes)
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