Watch the following three-part video documentary on the Normans (links below). The documentary claims that the “Norman conquest was the defining event in English history.” In a five-paragraph essay(4-6 sentences each paragraph, about 350-400 words in total), expand on this claim. Judging from the events that led up to AND followed from the Battle of Hastings in 1066, please explain whether or not you agree with this statement, and provide examples from the film (in at least two of the parts. Simply cite your examples as (Part 1), (Part 2), or (Part 3), since we are only using this video series for the essay.
Your essay should have the following structure:
- Introductory paragraph (focus on the structure of your essay here)
- First body paragraph (in paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 you should use the examples from the film to support your position and/or provide illustrations of a point you are trying to make)
- Second body paragraph
- Third body paragraph
- Concluding paragraph (summarize your major points and definitively end your paper).
This essay will be graded on the punctuality of your submission, completeness of your answers and the attention to the directions. It is also expected that you use the feedback from the Midterm Essay to improve on grammar and mechanics in this short essay, too.
THE NORMANS, Part 1 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
THE NORMANS, Part 2 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
THE NORMANS, Part 3 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.