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Period: Dec 1, 1000 to
Battle of Hastings
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Dec 1, 1066
Battle of Hastings
when William defeated the English king Harold -
Dec 1, 1215
King John Signs the Magna Carta
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England establishes the 13 colonies
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Britain dominates parts of China
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Britain takes control of India
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Britain controls large sections of Africa
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Britain helped win World War 1
Germany launched the 'Michael Offensive' in March 1918, pushing Britain on the far side of the battlefield However their plan for a quick victory failed when Britain and France counter-attacked. -
Britain helped win World War 2
Germany's Luftwaffe failed to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force despite months of targeting Britain's air bases, military posts and its population -
Britain helped win The Cold War
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Britain helps win the first Gulf War