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Pearson EDEXCEL GCSE (9-1) History Option B1: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88
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HIS.9-1.B2
Option B1: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88
HIS.9-1.B2.1
Key topic 1: Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest, 1060–66
HIS.9-1.B2.2
Key topic 2: William I in power: securing the kingdom, 1066–87
HIS.9-1.B2.2d.3
Norman England, 1066–88
HIS.9-1.B2.1a
Anglo-Saxon society
HIS.9-1.B2.1b
The last years of Edward the Confessor and the succession crisis
HIS.9-1.B2.1c
The rival claimants for the throne
HIS.9-1.B2.1d
The Norman invasion
HIS.9-1.B2.2a
Establishing control
HIS.9-1.B2.2b
The causes and outcomes of AngloSaxon resistance, 1068–71
HIS.9-1.B2.2c
The legacy of resistance to 1087
HIS.9-1.B2.2d
Revolt of the Earls, 1075
HIS.9-1.B2.3
The feudal system and the Church
HIS.9-1.B2.3b
Norman government
HIS.9-1.B2.3c
The Norman aristocracy
HIS.9-1.B2.3d
William I and his sons
HIS.9-1.B2.1a.1
Monarchy and government. The power of the English monarchy. Earldoms, local government and the legal system.
HIS.9-1.B2.1a.2
The economy and social system. Towns and villages. The influence of the Church.
HIS.9-1.B2.1b.1
The house of Godwin. Harold Godwinson’s succession as Earl of Wessex. The power of the Godwins.
HIS.9-1.B2.1b.2
Harold Godwinson’s embassy to Normandy. The rising against Tostig and his exile. The death of Edward the Confessor.
HIS.9-1.B2.1c.1
The motives and claims of William of Normandy, Harald Hardrada and Edgar.
HIS.9-1.B2.1c.2
The Witan and the coronation and reign of Harold Godwinson.
HIS.9-1.B2.1c.3
Reasons for, and significance of, the outcome of the battles of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge.
HIS.9-1.B2.1d.1
The Battle of Hastings.
HIS.9-1.B2.1d.2
Reasons for William’s victory, including the leadership skills of Harold and William, Norman and English troops and tactics.
HIS.9-1.B2.2a.1
The submission of the earls, 1066.
HIS.9-1.B2.2a.2
Rewarding followers and establishing control on the borderlands through the use of earls. The Marcher earldoms.
HIS.9-1.B2.2a.3
Reasons for the building of castles; their key features and importance.
HIS.9-1.B2.2b.1
The revolt of Earls Edwin and Morcar in 1068.
HIS.9-1.B2.2b.2
Edgar the Aethling and the rebellions in the North (1069).
HIS.9-1.B2.2b.3
Hereward the Wake and rebellion at Ely (1070–71).
HIS.9-1.B2.2c.1
The reasons for and features of Harrying of the North (1069–70). Its immediate and long-term impact, 1069–87.
HIS.9-1.B2.2c.2
Changes in landownership from Anglo-Saxon to Norman, 1066–87.
HIS.9-1.B2.2c.3
How William I maintained royal power.
HIS.9-1.B2.2d.1
Reasons for and features of the revolt.
HIS.9-1.B2.2d.2
The defeat of the revolt and its effects.
HIS.9-1.B2.3a
The feudal hierarchy. The role and importance of tenants-in-chief and knights. The nature of feudalism (landholding, homage, knight service, labour service); forfeiture.
HIS.9-1.B2.3a.1
The Church in England: its role in society and relationship to government, including the roles of Stigand and Lanfranc. The Normanisation and reform of the Church in the reign of William I.
HIS.9-1.B2.3a.2
The extent of change to Anglo-Saxon society and economy.
HIS.9-1.B2.3b.1
Changes to government after the Conquest. Centralised power and the limited use of earls under William I. The role of regents.
HIS.9-1.B2.3b.2
The office of sheriff and the demesne. Introduction and significance of the ‘forest’.
HIS.9-1.B2.3b.3
Domesday Book and its significance for Norman government and finance.
HIS.9-1.B2.3c.1
The culture and language of the Norman aristocracy.
HIS.9-1.B2.3c.2
The career and significance of Bishop Odo
HIS.9-1.B2.3d.1
Character and personality of William I and his relations with Robert. Robert and revolt in Normandy (1077–80).
HIS.9-1.B2.3d.2
William’s death and the disputed succession. William Rufus and the defeat of Robert and Odo.
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