Edexcel GCSE History · 1HI0
Paper 2
Revise: Legacy of ResistanceTwo important ways of strengthening his position were the Harrying of the North in 1069–70 and the transfer of land from Anglo-Saxon owners to his own supporters.
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GCSE History · key term
A campaign of deliberate destruction carried out by an army to punish opposition and deprive people of the resources needed to resist.
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Paper 2
Revise: Legacy of ResistanceTwo important ways of strengthening his position were the Harrying of the North in 1069–70 and the transfer of land from Anglo-Saxon owners to his own supporters.
Distinguish a reason for the Harrying, such as repeated rebellion, from a feature, such as burning crops, and a consequence, such as famine.
When assessing the Harrying, weigh William’s increased control against the human suffering and the loss of wealth and taxable resources.
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