THE NORMAN CONQUEST

WHO WERE THE NORMANS?

• They were originally Vikings from Scandinavia
• They came from Normandy in Northern France
• The feudal monarchy system involved raiding every type of land

NORMAN INVASION

• The leader of the invasion was Duke William II of Normandy
• The Normans' success was due to their strong military and support from the Pope
• The key battles include The Battles of Gate Fulford, Hastings, and The Stamford Bridge Battle

EXTERNAL/INTERNAL CHALLENGES

• The external challenges include the ties with Anglo-Saxon past
• The internal challenges include the disputed succession
• The once powerful Norman government broke down