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ANGLO-SAXONSSETTLERS
In 383 the romanlegions had toleave Britain tofight in Gaul.
Romans had toconcentrate at theGauls battle andthis situation
let
the Picts and Scotsinvade Britain.
Strongwarriors
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In 383 the roman legions left Britain and went to
Gaul(France).
Because, Barbarian had invaded the Roman Empire. (CAUSE) In 407
there werent Roman soldiers to defend Britain from
the Picts and Scots. (CONSEQUENCE)
Britain asked for helpto Anglo-Saxons, they came to Britain.
they won the Picts and
Scots When Anglo-Saxons arrived
they stayed in Britain
At time passed more Anglo-Saxons arrived. They attackedBritons
and stayed here.
Anglo-Saxon Settlers (2)
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CHRISTIANITY
The Anglo-Saxons were pagans. Butthe Celts, who were
Christians,gradually returned to England and
Scotland from Ireland and Wales andbegan to convert the Picts,
Scots andAnglo-Saxons to their religion.
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ALFRED THE GREAT
In 871, Alfred becameking of Wessex. Soonthe Vikings attacked
his
kingdom and he startedto prepare an armywhich defeatedGuthrum,
the Vikings
king, at Edington battle.The Viking surrendered.
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ENGLAND AFTER ALFRED
After 30 years of Alfreds death England was inpeace. Three kings
made this situation possible.
They were Alfreds son, Edward and Athelstan. King Edgar decided
to build monasteries to
spread the peace to all the kingdom.
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STRUGGLE FOR THETHRONE
Edward the confessor died without anydescendant. Three men
claimed the right tobe the next king:
William, duke of Normandy (Edwardscousin)
Harald Hardrada, king of Norway (He
wanted to join England to his own kingdom) Harold, Earl of
Wessex (The most powerful
anglo-saxon in England)
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HAROLD AND WILLIAM
Harold was crowned by anarchibishop. William feltcheated and
decided toinvade england. The weatherwas bad and his ship
weredelayed. Later Haraldinvaded Northern England.Harold defeated
Harald atthe battle of StamfordBridge. William waited forHarold.
Harold marched to
the south. In October Haroldand his army reachedHastings.
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Harold and William (2)
Harold was crowned
Williams organized army to invade England
Harald invaded northern England
Harold defeated Harald at battle of Stamford Bridge
Williams fleet landed near Hastings and waited forHarold
Harold and his Saxon army reached Hastings
This picture representsHarold
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THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS
The battle started atnine oclock,14thOctober 1066 and
thewarriors fought on thetop of a mountain.
When the Normanswere shooting arrows atthe English, Harold
died.and William marched toLondon burning all the
buildings. The city withno king and no army todefend it,
surrendered.
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THE CRUSADES
Richard I (one of Williamsdescendants) wasinterested in fighting
in the
Holy Land. This land had been
captured by the Turks in1070.
The Pope ordered all
Christians to invade theHoly Land. All knights fromEurope
fought, but itwasnt conquered until1190 on a crusade byRichard
I.
