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jfielder224
Oct 1, 2012, 08:26 AM
1.research the 3 main contenders for the English throne in 1066: Harold Godwineson
Harald Hardraada William of Normandy

2.contribution to group activity: produce a list of why your contender for the throne should be king.

3.revise for a piece of extended writing to be completed in class why did William win the battle of Hastings?

Wondergirl
Oct 1, 2012, 08:38 AM
Harold Godwineson (king of England), Harald Hardrada (king of Norway), William of Normandy (French)

Why king -- ability to employ army to defeat invader or invader to defeat English king -- size of army, provisions for army, tactics, armaments, how skilled the army is at using their armaments, locals to join army and help defeat either the invader or the domestic forces

Wikipedia is your friend.

J_9
Oct 1, 2012, 08:41 AM
It is against the rules of AMHD for us to do your homework. We are willing to help you if you show effort.