Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest · 1060 – 1066
The House of Godwin
The rise of the Godwins and the 1065 Northumbrian uprising.
Key Questions
- 1Why were the Godwins the most powerful family in England?
- 2Why did Harold Godwinson support the rebels against his brother Tostig?
- 3How did Harold's embassy to Normandy affect his claim to the throne?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
GCSE: History - Anglo-Saxon and Norman EnglandGCSE: History - Medieval England
Year: Year 10
Subject: History
Unit: Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest
Period: 1060 – 1066
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