Why did the Normans invade England?

The video discusses the historical context leading up to the Norman Conquest of England. It begins with the relationship between the Normans and King Edward the Confessor, who had no heir and named William, Duke of Normandy, as his successor. Despite this, Harold Godwinson claimed the throne after Edward's death, prompting William to plan an invasion to assert his rightful claim.

What was the relationship between the Normans and King Edward?

• The Normans provided refuge to King Edward.

• They were enemies.

• They had no relationship.

• King Edward invaded Normandy.

Who did King Edward name as his heir to the English throne?

• William, Duke of Normandy

• His own son

• Harold Godwinson

• A Norman knight

Why did King Edward choose William as his heir?

• Edward had no son of his own.

• Edward wanted to invade Normandy.

• William was a powerful knight.

• William was his son.

What action did Harold Godwinson take after King Edward's death?

• He became a Norman knight.

• He supported William's claim.

• He became King of England.

• He fled to Normandy.

What was the response to Harold Godwinson's claim to the throne?

• The Normans accepted it.

• Plans were made to invade England.

• Harold was crowned peacefully.

• The English people revolted.