KS_outline_period4_Tostig

 I. Introduction a. The Northumbrians, we being their representatives, believe that Tostig, slain former Earl of our land is to blame for the fall of the Anglo-Saxons at the Battle of Hastings in the year of 1066. b. Tostig wreaked havoc in England, slaying many, to gain power and wealth. c. His selfish acts weakened our nation, which would surely have emerged triumphant in the Battle of Hastings had he not caused a devastating chain of actions.  II. Northumbrian Revolt a. Tostig, who had mistreated the Northumbrians, was eager to slay many to preserve his position. When news of revolt was brought to him, he was keen to put down his people. b. Tostig begged King Edward for an army so as to “Put down the insurrection swiftly” (Page 144). c. Because of Tostig’s treatment, the Northumbrians were weak and angry. They were unable to fight well in the Battle of Hastings, which proves that he started a crippling chain of actions.  III. Tostig’s Revenge a. Tostig wanted revenge after being exiled for his misdeeds and attacked England’s shorelines, destroying many towns and people. Finally, he came to fight at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. b. Tostig would not consider an agreement for “Peace and all of Northumbria” (Page 193) and instead went to battle. He was defeated, but weakened the English Army greatly. c. Because Tostig went to battle for his own selfish gain, he weakened the English, who fell at the Battle of Hastings.  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">IV. Conclusion <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">a. Tostig’s selfish acts caused our country to suffer from the moment his wealth and authority were put in danger. The chain of events he caused weakened the British. <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">b. At the Battle of Hastings, the Anglo-Saxons fell to the Normans, weak from the turmoil Tostig caused. Their army had fought against Tostig during his coastal raids and in the Battle of Stamford. <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">c. Tostig, for his own gain, weakened us, which caused us to fall to William of Normany, who has taken our families, our land, our King, and our freedom for himself. <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">
 * <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">INCRIMINATION OF TOSTIG: CULPRIT BEHIND THE FALL OF ENGLAND **