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410
Romans leave Britain
The Romans withdraw from Britain due to military threats, political instability, and economic challenges, which allows invasions by Anglo-Saxons and other Germanic tribes. -
Period: 410 to 1066
Anglo-Saxon Era
1.With the romans leaving , it left the door open to others and with it changes in culture , society , politics and language. We see the Anglo-Saxons bring their Germanic languages, which evolved into Old English. 2.Anglo-Saxon society was hierarchical. 3.The Anglo-Saxons established several independent kingdoms, such as Wessex, Mercia, and Northumbria -
449
Germanic tribes migrate to Britain
During this period , Germanic tribes also known as Anglo-Saxons, Jutes, start settling in Britain and establish various kingdoms bringing in a new norms , culture and language with them. -
597
St. Augustine arrives
*St. Augustine arrives, beginning the conversion of Anglo-Saxons to Christianity.- This is an important event as it has a lasting effect on the religion that is predominate in England through the ages.
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Period: 793 to 1066
Viking Age
793 AD: The first recorded Viking raid on Lindisfarne, a Christian monastery in Northumbria. They attacked the monastery because it was not a sacred place for the Vikings who believed in a different religion. 1066 AD: The Viking ruler of Norway, King Harald Hardrada, is defeated by the English at the Battle of Stamford Bridge this battle marks the end of significant Viking incursions. -
Jan 1, 871
871 - 899 AD
King Alfred the Great of Wessex successfully managed to resists Viking invasions and establishes a unified Anglo-Saxon kingdom. This event is significant as it the beginning of the unified Anglo-Saxon Kingdom. -
Period: 1066 to 1154
Norman Conquest
1.William the Conqueror of Normandy defeats King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, this leads to the Norman Conquest of England. 2.During this period is when we see the introduction of feudalism.The clergy was Normanized and feudalized. 3.In 1085 William commissions the Domesday Book to survey the land and its ownership in England. -
1453
End of The Hundred Years' War
This is the year that the The Hundred Years' War ends, where the english lose most of their territories in France , except Calais -
Period: Jan 1, 1485 to
The Tudors
1.During this time period we see significant events such as the Hundred Years' War between England and France . The Bubonic Plague pandemic, which hits Britain and Europe, causing a decline in the population. Between 25%- 50 % of the population dies due to the plague this in turn has an impact on society and the economy. 2.The Black Death devastates England, reshaping society and labor dynamics 3.We see monarchs such as such as Henry VII, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I. -
1534
King Henry VIII breaks with the Catholic church
King Henry VIII of England breaks with the Catholic Church and declares himself the Supreme Head of the Church of England through the Act of Supremacy. This leads to the English Reformation. -
1564
William Shakespeare
1.William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. 2.William Shakespeare's work influences literature, arts, and culture. 3.Shakespeare later writes some of his most famous works, these include plays like Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and Macbeth. -
1642 - 1651
1.English Civil War between Royalists and Parliamentarians results in the execution of King Charles I .
2.The English Civil War was due to a struggle between the monarchy and Parliament over the balance of power. It leads to the temporary abolition of the monarchy and establishment of the Commonwealth. 3.Cromwell led the English to establish control of Ireland in 1649 and later Scotland in 1650. It allows the introduction of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland. -
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Georgian Era
During this era there are a lot of important events that shape and form Britain as we know it, such as - 1714 | George I inherits the throne and the Georgian Era begins
1746 | The end of the Jacobite Rebellion
1757 | British victory at the Battle of Plassey in India
1764 | Invention of the Spinning Jenny
1769-1770 | Australia and New Zealand claimed as British Colonies
1776 | America declares independence
1783 | End of the American War of Independence
1801 | The Act of Union -
British rule over India
"The British East India Company defeated the ruler Siraj-ud-daulah and his French allies at the Battle of Plassey in Bengal, India. This victory is seen as the beginning of the almost two hundred year-long British Rule in India." Obtained from -https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/georgian-era -
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Industrial Revolution
1."The Industrial Revolution first began in Britain in the 18th Century and quickly spread around the world. Three reasons that led to the Industrial Revolution was the emergence of capitalism, European imperialism, and The Agricultural Revolution." Obtain from -Industrial Revolution: Causes and History 2.We see the steam engine helped production. Industrial Revolution transforms British economy and society. 3.During this period the American Revolution leads to the loss of American colonies. -
1807- Slave Trade Act received royal assent
The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act was entered into the statute books. "25 March 1807, King George III signed into law the Act for the Abolition of the Slave Trade, banning trading in enslaved people in the British Empire" - Obtained from - https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/how-did-slave-trade-end-britain -
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Victorian Era (1837 - 1901 AD)
1.During the victorian Era there are significant events and it's an important period of British economic, cultural, and imperial growth. 2.We see the first Opium War with China, leading to British control over Hong Kong. 3.It's also the period where the industrial revolution is taking the main stage . -
Period: to
Edwardian Era
This is the period where King Edward VII reigned in Great Britain. There was growing influence of new technology, industry, and urbanization. It also saw a shift away from the strict moral codes and repressive attitudes of the Victorian era. Society became more permissive, embracing new ideas and social norms. -
1914 - 1918
This is the period of the First world war , World War 1 , Britain and its allies fight against the Central Powers. Britain declares war on Germany following the German invasion of Belgium. The war's toll on human lives and infrastructure leaves a lasting impact on British society. -
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles is signed and brings to an end World War I. With it , it imposes reparations on Germany and Europe is redrawn on the map. -
Period: to
1939 - 1945
1.World War II, Britain and its allies face the Axis Powers. 2.The empire that the British had was essential to help them win the Second world war, it helped them as it provided various resources and man power needed to win the war. -
Period: to
Post world war II and Decolonization
1.1945-The UK is one of the founding members of the United Nations. 2.August 15, 1947-India and Pakistan gain independence from British rule, leading to the end of the British Raj. 3.1957 -Ghana becomes the first African colony to gain independence- Decline of the British Empire.
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The UK joins the European Economic Community
The UK joins the European Economic Community, which will later become the European Union. In the early 1970s, the UK faced economic challenges, including trade deficits and inflation. Joining the EEC was seen as a way to access a larger and more integrated market, potentially boosting trade and economic growth -
Period: to
Modern Britain
1.One of the most important events to occur in the modern era is the handing back of Hong Kong to China after 156 years of British rule. 2.We see Brexit in 2016 where the UK hold a referendum and votes to leave the European Union , this will have lasting effects not only socially but economically. -
Brexit
In a referendum held on 23 June 2016, the majority of those who voted chose to leave the European Union. "taking back control" and reclaiming sovereignty was aligned with a certain British cultural narrative, while the EU's focus on integration and cooperation aligned with the cultural norms of other European countries.