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St. Brice’s Day Massacre Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

The St. Brice’s Day massacre (1002) was a significant event in history that had far-reaching consequences. To help you understand the gravity of this event, we have created a fact-matching game that will immerse you in the details of this tragic event.

  • Explore key details surrounding the massacre
  • Uncover the motivations behind the massacre
  • Discover the aftermath and implications of the event

Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • The St. Brice's Day massacre occurred on November 13, 1002.
  • The massacre was ordered by King Æthelred the Unready of England.
  • The massacre targeted Danish settlers in England.
  • The exact number of casualties in the massacre is unknown.
  • The massacre was in retaliation for Viking raids on England.
  • The massacre led to increased hostilities between the English and Danes.
  • King Sweyn I of Denmark vowed to avenge the massacre.
  • The St. Brice's Day massacre is also known as the Danish Genocide.
  • The massacre was part of a series of conflicts between the English and Danes.
  • The massacre was one of the most significant events of Æthelred's reign.
  • The massacre resulted in a wave of Danish refugees fleeing England.
  • The massacre is believed to have been motivated by fear and xenophobia.
  • The massacre had long-lasting consequences for Anglo-Danish relations.
  • Some sources suggest that the massacre may have been exaggerated in later accounts.
  • The massacre is depicted in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.
  • The St. Brice's Day massacre is considered a dark chapter in English history.
  • The massacre is remembered in various historical texts and chronicles.
  • The massacre is often cited as an example of ethnic cleansing in medieval Europe.
  • The St. Brice's Day massacre is a subject of debate among historians.
  • The massacre remains a controversial and sensitive topic in Danish-English relations.

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