battles - 1066

• Who was crowned King Harold II?

  Harold Godwinson
• When was Harold Godwinson crowned King Harold II?

  6 January 1066
• Who advised the Anglo-Saxon kings?

  The Witan Council
• What was Harold's greatest support region?

  Wessex and the south of England
• What was the relationship between Harold and the earls in the north?

  They were independently minded and challenged authority
• What did Harold know about Duke William of Normandy?

  He was preparing for invasion
• Who were the potential threats to King Harold II?

  Harald Hardrada and the King of Scotland
• How many major steps did King Harold II take to secure his crown?

  Four major steps
• What was the first step Harold took to secure his crown?

  He confronted Edwin and Morcar in the north
• How did Harold secure the loyalty of Edwin and Morcar?

  By agreeing to marry their sister, Edith
• What did Edwin and Morcar agree to do?

  Defend the north from Harald Hardrada
• What did King Harold II do after securing the north?

  Assembled a large army in the south
• Who was Tostig Godwinson?

  Harold's brother
• Why was Tostig forced into exile?

  People of Northumbria refused him as earl
• Who replaced Tostig as Earl of Northumbria?

  Morcar, brother of Edwin
• Where did Tostig travel to gain support?

  Scotland, Normandy, and Norway
• How many Norwegians did Harald Hardrada assemble?

  10,000 Norwegians
• Who led the English resistance against Tostig and Hardrada?

  Earls Edwin and Morcar
• When did the Battle of Fulford take place?

  20 September 1066
• What was the outcome of the Battle of Fulford for King Harold II?

  It was a major disaster
• What did Harold II expect from his northern earls during the Battle of Fulford?

  To defeat the Norwegians
• What did Harald Hardrada achieve after the Battle of Fulford?

  He captured the city of York
• Where did Harald Hardrada camp his army after capturing York?

  15 miles south at Stamford Bridge