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Explain the importance of feudalism.

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BA Norman England, c1066-c1100

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Explain the importance of feudalism.

Answer

Factor paragraph: answer Explain the importance of feudalism. by focusing on Part two: Life under the Normans. Use the chronology of BA Norman England, c1066-c1100, select named evidence connected to Study feudalism and government, including roles, rights, responsibilities, landholding, lordship, land distribution, patronage, Anglo-Saxon and Norman government, aristocracies, societies, military service, justice,, and set out one factor, support it with precise evidence, then explain its consequence for the period. End by answering the command word directly.

Explanation

This exam-style task requires a developed historical argument rather than a list of facts. Begin with the relevant period from Paper 2 Section B: British depth studies including the historic environment, then anchor the answer in Part two: Life under the Normans. The evidence should connect to Study feudalism and government, including roles, rights, responsibilities, landholding, lordship, land distribution, patronage, Anglo-Saxon and Norman government, aristocracies, societies, military service, justice, and be explained through cause, consequence, change, continuity, significance or interpretation as appropriate. A strong final judgement shows why the selected evidence is more convincing than a vague or unsupported claim.

Common mistake

Avoid confusing feudalism

A common mistake is to write about feudalism as a general opinion, or to mix up cause, consequence, change and continuity in c1066-c1100.

Anchor the answer to Part two: Life under the Normans, use precise evidence, and state whether feudalism is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.

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