Saxons, Normans, Vikings

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Q1: Why did the Vikings and the Normans attack England?

[Answer]

Harold claimed that Edward promised him the throne just before he died and parliament agreed and made Harold king.

But Duke William of Normandy in France, head of the Normans, claimed that Harold had promised to let William be king.

The Vikings of Norway also felt they had a blood connection to the English throne.

So, by September, two armies were advancing on England – the Normans and the Vikings!