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Period: 400 to Jun 15, 1150
Old Enlgish
Old English era words: Brabble is to argue Loudly about matters of no importance. Fudgel is pretending that work is being done when nothing is actually being done. Snottor means wise. -
430
Invasions of Germanic Tribes
The Angles, Frisians, Jutes, and Saxons begin settlements in Britain. -
500
Suspected Writing of Beowulf
The actual date is unknown but it was narrowed down to be written between 500-1000. -
Dec 31, 658
One of the oldest known books
Cædmon's Hymn is one of the oldest surviving texts of the Old English era supposedly composed between 658-680. -
Dec 31, 1000
Discovery of North America
It is possible that a viking discovered North America long before anybody. His name is Eric the Red. -
Dec 31, 1066
The Norman Invasion
Norman, French and Breton solders begin the invasion of Enlgand. -
Period: Jun 15, 1150 to Jun 15, 1450
Middle English
Middle English era words: ay means always, forthy means therefore, nyce means foolish. -
Dec 31, 1167
Oxford Founded
Oxford University is founded which is one of the first universities established. -
Dec 31, 1209
Cambridge Founded
One of the other first universities founded is Cambridge University. -
Dec 31, 1349
Black Death Plague
Killed 30–60% of Europe's total population. -
Dec 31, 1392
Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
The exact date is unknown but the year he finished writing the book is about 1392. -
Dec 31, 1440
Printing Press Invented
Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press allowing mass production of written articles. -
Period: Jun 15, 1450 to
Early Modern English
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Dec 31, 1549
A prayer book is published
"The Book of Common Prayer" is published which is a book of prayers from the Anglican Churches. -
The Publication of Shakespeare's First Folio
The first collection of all Shakespeare's plays. -
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Modern English
Modern English era words: Glamping means glamorous camping. Click bait means to put something on a website that will encourage visitors to click on it. Meme is a viral joke on the internet. -
The American Revolution
The 13 established colonies of America were resisting the British rule. -
The 13th Amendment
The 13th amendment is made, abolishing slavery across the United States. -
The events of 9/11
The most commonly known attack of 9/11 is the Twin Towers, but there were also attacks on the Pentagon and the White House. The attack on the White House was unsuccessful.
