an uprising is an act of opposition, sometimes using violence, by many people in one area of a country against those who are in power

Danegeld was a tax raised to give to the Danes (Vikings) to prevent further invasions

housecarls were the elite soldiers that guarded important people

nobles were people with a high rank in Anglo-Saxon society: earls, bishops, thegns

The uprising against Earl Tostig Godwinson

History

In this unit, pupils learnt about government and social structures in Anglo-Saxon England. In ‘Anglo-Saxon and Norman England: why did the Normans conquer England in 1066?’ pupils will learn about how the succession crisis of 1066 would lead to Norman rule.

In ‘The historical environment: what does Notting Hill tell us about migration?’, pupils studied the experience of migrants on Notting Hill in the modern period. In this unit, pupils will study the experiences of people in Anglo-Saxon society and consider who held power in that period.

In this unit, pupils begin their study of Anglo-Saxon and Anglo-Norman England by examining the politics, economy and society of Anglo-Saxon England c. 1060. They learn about how England was governed, who held power and why.

Anglo-Saxon and Norman England: who had power in Anglo-Saxon England?

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a tax raised to give to the Vikings to prevent further invasions

the elite soldiers that guarded important people.

people with a high rank in Anglo-Saxon society: earls, bishops, thegns

Match the words with their definitions. Write the correct letter in each box.

This keyword is an act of opposition, sometimes using violence, by many people in one area of a country against those who are in power.


In which year was there an uprising against Tostig?

 Tostig introduced new taxes that included the Danegeld.

They were made to support the armed rebels.

What happened to anyone who was suspected to be a supporter of Tostig?

Harold Godwinson helped his brother Tostig, sending in an army.

Harold Godwinson was sent by Edward to negotiate with the rebels.

Harold’s ambitions to be king meant he did little to help his brother Tostig.

Which of the following statements accurately describe the outcome of the uprising against Earl Tostig. 

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Edward proposes William of Normandy as his successor.

Godwin clashes with Edward’s Norman advisers.

Godwin and his sons are returned to their earldoms.

Starting with the earliest, sort the following events into the order in which they happened.

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It showed Harold as a trusted adviser to the king.

It boosted William’s claim to the throne.

Normans would use the incident to damage Harold's as an oath-breaker.

It showed that Harold did not hold ambitions for power.

Why was Harold visit to Normandy in around 1064 significant? 

In which country did Harold and his brother Tostig lead a series of successful military campaigns in the 1060s?

In which year did Harold Godwinson become Earl of Wessex?

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