‘The main reason for King Harold’s defeat at the Battle of Hastings was his poor leadership.’
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‘In the years 1066-67, the main way William established control over England was by rewarding loyalty.’
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You may use the following in your answer: • Anglo-Saxon earls • castles You must also use information of your own. |
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'Loss of land was the main reason for the revolt of Earls Edwin and Morcar in 1068.’
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‘Control of land was the main reason why the House of Godwin had so much power.’
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'The late arrival of the Danes was the main reason for the failure of the Revolt of the Earls (1075).'
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‘The destruction of lives and property was the main consequence of the Harrying of the North.’
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You may use the following in your answer: • farmland • threats of invasion from Denmark You must also use information of your own. |
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