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Disciplinary Knowledge - Consequence

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Consequence

A consequence is the result of a historical event, and it can have many different effects on people, societies, and ideas.

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What is a consequence?

  • A consequence is what happens as a result of an event in history.
  • Some consequences happen straight away, while others take a long time to show up.
    • After the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, one immediate consequence was the change in leadership, with William the Conqueror becoming king.
    • The long-term consequences included changes in the English language and legal systems, which took years to fully develop.
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Types of consequences

  • Some consequences are intended, meaning they are planned for.
    • William’s conquest aimed to establish Norman rule over England, and this was the intended consequence.
  • Some consequences are unintended.
    • The blending of Norman and Anglo-Saxon cultures was not something specifically planned but became an unintended consequence of the invasion.
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Impact on individuals

  • Consequences can affect individuals in many ways.
    • After the Norman Conquest, many Anglo-Saxon nobles lost their lands and titles, which drastically changed their lives.
  • For ordinary people, life could also change.
    • Peasants might find themselves working for a new Norman lord.
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Impact on societies

  • Consequences can also change whole societies.
    • A society is a large group of people who live together, like the people of a country.
  • After the Norman Conquest, English society was transformed, with the feudal system becoming more entrenched.
    • This shifted many people from rural villages into structured obligations under Norman lords.
    • This created lasting changes in England’s society.
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Impact on beliefs

  • Sometimes, historical events can change the way people think or what people believe in.
  • The Norman Conquest brought changes to the church in England, with Norman bishops replacing Anglo-Saxon ones, which led to shifts in religious practices.
    • The blending of Norman and Anglo-Saxon cultures also influenced art, architecture, and legal traditions.
  • This shows how a consequence can extend beyond physical change to impact beliefs and ideas in profound ways.

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