Hastings By sgerianna Period: 1000 to 2000 Hastings 1066 Battle of Hastings 1215 King John signs the Magna Carta 1607 England establishes colonies that become the USA The first colony that became the USA was Jamestown, Virginia. It was discovered by the British in 1607. 1842 Britain dominates parts of China 1858 Britain takes control of India The British put one of their people into power as the queen of India(Queen Victoria). She was proclaimed "Empress of India" 1914 Britain controls large sections of Africa 1918 Britain helps win World War 1 1945 Britain helps win World War 2 1989 Britain helps win the Cold War 1991 Britain helps win the first Gulf War
