William the Conquerer and the Norman Conquest

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William the Conqueror was born in what modern-day country?

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France

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Who did the people of England want to be king after King Edward the Confessor died?

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Harold Godwinson

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Why did William think he should be crowned King of England?

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Because he was related to Edward the Confessor and claimed that Edward had promised him the crown.

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What was the name of the battle where William defeated the English army and King Harold II was killed?

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Battle of Hastings

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What year was William the Conqueror crowned King of England?

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1066

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What was the Domesday Book?

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A listing of all the land and property owners in England

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How did William the Conqueror die?

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He was killed in battle in northern France.

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What year did the Norman Conquest take place?

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1066

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Who was the leader of the Normans during the Norman Conquest?

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William

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There were three men who claimed the right to be king of England. Who did the English want to be king?

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Earl Harold Godwinson