The Normans

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Objective

I can identify the major impacts of the Norman Conquest on England.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Describe the origins of the Normans and how they came to be in northern France.

2

Explain William's justification for claiming the English throne in 1066.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe one way the Norman Conquest changed the political structure of England, according to the video. According to the video, how did the Norman Conquest affect the English language? Explain one way the Norman Conquest changed the landscape of England, as mentioned in the video.

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