The Battle of Hastings

Who?

Duke William of Normandy

King Harold Godwinsson of England

Reasons to Hate the Normans
- they destroyed the countryside

- replaced buildings with their own styles

- they killed the English king

- killed the people

- Raised Taxes

Where?
Sussex Coast England

Why?
Because they were fighting over
England because they were both
promised to be king of England

When?
14 October 1066

Resons to Like the Normans

- work for the peasants

- brought peace to the land

- infrastructure, architecture

- fuedal system

- bringing religion to the land and places of worship

- made the country safer