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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta sealed at Runnymede by King John
Magna Carta is a document that limits the power of the king. -
Sep 25, 1237
Treaty of York signed
It was signed by Henry III of England and Alexander II of Scotland. It set the border between England and Scotland which is almost identical to what it was back then. -
Jan 1, 1277
King Edward embarks on his conquest of Wales
*not recorded when exactly this event took place.
King Edward I would eventually die trying to invade Scotland again. -
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May 1, 1328
Treaty of Northerhampton
This formalized peace between England and Scotland. -
Oct 1, 1337
Hundred Years War begins
This war continued until 1453. The Hundred Years' War started because of the English king's claim to the French throne. Even though the English won most of the battles, France won the war. Joan of Arc fought for the French; she claimed to have visions of the Archangel Michael, St. Margaret, and St. Catherine. She led many successful conquests. She was eventually captured and sold to the English. -
May 30, 1431
Joan of Arc is excecuted
She is burned at the stake by the English for witchcraft. -
Jan 1, 1516
Thomas More writes "Utopia"
*not recorded when exactly this event took place.
"Utopia" is a book written in Latin about a perfect place where everybody is happy and comfortable with their lives. -
English War started
The two sides that fought were Charles I Royalists against Parliament. -
Execution of King Charles I
He was excecuted by being beheaded; this all took place in public.
