Roman Britain: Invasion and Resistance · 55 BC – AD 84
Caesar's First Contact
The story of Julius Caesar's early expeditions and the British reaction.
Key Questions
- 1Why did Caesar consider Britain a threat to Roman Gaul?
- 2What difficulties did the Romans face during their landings?
- 3Why did Caesar eventually leave without a permanent base?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: History - The Roman Empire and its Impact on BritainKS2: History - Roman Invasion and Conquest
Year: Year 4
Subject: History
Unit: Roman Britain: Invasion and Resistance
Period: 55 BC – AD 84
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