Short term significance

    Cards (5)

    • How did Alfred get the Anglos to fight for him?
      Claimed he’s against Heathen vikings, & a defender of Christianity
    • Which battle did he defeat the vikings? What was the impact afterwards?

      Battle of Edington, forced Guthrum (Viking leader) agree to peace terms.
    • How did England’s defences strengthen from 880s?
      Built fortresses and burhs
    • How did England’s anglo-Saxons view Alfred
      As their ‘overlord’
    • Why did Alfred built the English law code?
      To defend the weak