The Battle Of Hastings
WHAT:
The two generals were fighting over who should rule England
What are 5 negative aspects of William's reign?
they destroyed the countryside
replaced buildings with their own styles
they killed the English king
they killed the people
made people homeless
WHEN:
The 14th October 1066
What are 5 positive aspects of William's reign?
work for the peasants
infrastructure, architecture
fuedal system
made the country safer
bringing religion to the land and places of worship
WHO:
Harold Godwinson
The Battle of Hastings which was fought between King Harold II of England and Duke William of Normandy
William Duke of Normandy
WHERE:
On the Sussex coast of England
WHY:
The battle of Hastings came about after King Edward the confessor died. King Harold then then became King. After William, Duke of Normandy heard about this he decided to invade England. This battle is now know as the Battle of Hastings, where King Harold the second died, and William, Duke of Normandy took over England!