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Development of England

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  • Jul 1, 1055

    Roman Invasion

    Roman Invasion
    55 BC - 54 BC
    Julius Caesar leads two Roman invasions of what is now Britain. The invasion ends up failing in the end.
  • Aug 15, 1096

    Oxford University

    Oxford University
    Teaching begins at the site of Oxford University, the world's oldest English-speaking university.
  • Jul 4, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    King John is forced to sign the Magna Carta which gives English people basic rights.
  • Aug 27, 1348

    Bubonic Plague

    Bubonic Plague
    1348-1350
    The bubonic plague sweeps across England and kills about 1/3 of the population.
  • Dec 25, 1509

    Roman Catholic Church

    Roman Catholic Church
    1509-1603
    England splits from the Roman Catholic Church.

  • Industrial Revolution

    Industrial Revolution
    1770-1850
    The economy in England changed from mostly agricultural to mostly industrial which was the start of the industrial revolution.

  • Queen Victoria

    Queen Victoria
    1837-1901
    Queen Victoria becomes Britain's longest ruling monarch, and the country moves toward a democratic system of government.

  • Olympics

    Olympics
    London prepares to host the 2012 Summer Olympics.