The Romans in Britain Boudiccas Revolt LO to
The Romans in Britain. Boudicca’s Revolt LO- to understand why Boudicca revolted against the Romans and whether she was successful
LO- to understand why Boudicca revolted against the Romans and whether she was successful What do you know about Boudicca?
LO- to be able to produce a detailed written account of Boudicca’s life and actions The death of Prasutagus • Boudicca and Prasutagus ruled the Iceni tribe. • The Romans promised Boudicca’s husband that when he died his wife would be able to take over. • Prasutagus died and the Romans took the Iceni land. • Boudicca complained, the Romans attacked her daughters
LO- to be able to produce a detailed written account of Boudicca’s life and actions The rebel army gathers • Boudicca went round the Iceni land neighbouring tribes gathering soldiers. • Many people hated the Romans and were pleased to join. • English people hated the high taxes and paying for Roman temples.
LO- to be able to produce a detailed written account of Boudicca’s life and actions The attack on Camulodunum • Boudicca had an army of 70, 000 • Her army marched to the Roman town of Camulodunum. • Her army set fire to the wooden houses • It was left as a smoking ruin
LO- to understand why Boudicca revolted against the Romans and whether she was successful What do you know NOW about Boudicca?
LO- to be able to produce a detailed written account of Boudicca’s life and actions The rebels seize Londinium • Boudicca’s army marched to Londinium • Roman governor, Suetonius found out about the plan and rode to Londinium, warning the people to leave. • Londinium was undefended, Boudicca set fire to every building and killed any people they found. • Boudicca’s army had destroyed the 3 largest towns and killed more than 60, 000 people
LO- to be able to produce a detailed written account of Boudicca’s life and actions The rebels meet the Roman Army • Boudicca’s men march to meet the Romans • The Romans had a smaller army of 10, 000 • Boudicca was overconfident, they took wives and children along to watch. • The Roman army took the high ground. - Boudicca’s army were pushed back and trapped against their own wagons
LO- to understand why Boudicca revolted against the Romans and whether she was successful WORD CHALLENGEyou have 30 words to answer this question! Q. Why did Boudicca attack the Romans?
LO- to be able to produce a detailed written account of Boudicca’s life and actions Assessment Task- Write an account of Boudicca’s life. 1. Who was Boudicca? 2. Why did Boudicca hate the Romans? 3. What did Boudicca do? 4. Was Boudicca a good leader?
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