The Norman Invasion: Castles and Change
How the arrival of Strongbow and the Normans changed Irish architecture, law, and society.
Key Questions
- Explain why the Normans built stone castles instead of wooden forts.
- Analyze how the arrival of the Normans changed the Irish landscape forever.
- Differentiate between a Norman lord and an Irish chieftain.
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