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 32. I have given you a long history of the Conquest, because it was the most important event that ever occurred in the history of England, and was the last sudden and violent change made in this country by foreign invasion.

QUESTIONS.

1. Explain the cause of the Norman invasion?

8. What was the battle of Hastings, and where was it fought?

9. Did the English make any further resistance?

14. How long was it before the conquest was completed?

18. How did many of the Norman lords obtain their estates?

20. What became of the English nobles?

23. How were the English treated by the Norman soldiers?

26. What was the Camp of Refuge, and by whom established?

31. What became of Hereward?