William the Conqueror

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Why did William the Conqueror invade England?

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He argued that he was the rightful heir to the throne, since he was Edward's cousin.

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In 1066 William of Normandy won the nickname "William the Conqueror" and became King of England after which battle?

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Battle of Hastings

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Who brought the idea of feudalism to England?

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William the Conqueror

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Who was the leader of the Anglo-Saxons in the Fall of 1066?

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Harold

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Who won the battle of Hastings?

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the Normans

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What was the Domesday book?

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A record of all the property and holdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror so he could determine the extent of his lands and wealth

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What was Edward the Confessor's problem when it came to the English throne?

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He had no heir

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What was an impact of William's conquering of England?

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He established a feudal system similar to others around Europe.

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In medieval society, most people were _____________.

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serfs

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A warrior in armor who fought on horseback.

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knight