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What was the main reason for the Battle of Hastings?
What was the main reason for the Battle of Hastings?
- To determine the rightful successor to the English throne (correct)
- To stop a rebellion led by Harold Godwinson
- To conquer Normandy
- To defend England against foreign invasion
What was the composition of the English army at the Battle of Hastings?
What was the composition of the English army at the Battle of Hastings?
- Mostly archers with few infantry
- An equal mix of infantry, cavalry, and archers
- Mostly cavalry with few archers
- Mostly infantry with few archers (correct)
What tactic did the Normans use to defeat the English army at the Battle of Hastings?
What tactic did the Normans use to defeat the English army at the Battle of Hastings?
- Surrounding the English army and cutting off their supplies
- Using a barrage of arrows to weaken the English before charging
- Pretending to flee in panic and then turning on their pursuers (correct)
- Charging the English lines with overwhelming force
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