Pages 209-213

Do the activity on page 209 on the Normans 

1.Explain the Godwin rise to power

2.How important were the Godwins in helping Edward become King?

3.What does Edward’s marriage tell us about his relationship with the Godwins?

4.Explain the rise and fall of the Godwins up to 1051

5.How did the Godwins recover?

6.How did Harold extend Godwin influence?

7.Why were the Godwins important in maintaining stability in England?

8.Why did Tostig fall out with Harold, and what does this show us about Edward?