-
Period: 1000 to
Impact of England
-
1066
Battle of Hastings
-
1215
King John signs the Magna Carta
Part of the Magna Carta is included in our Constitution. Without this, our laws may vary, and the United States would overall be different. -
England establishes colonies that become the USA
-
Britain dominates parts of China
-
Britain takes control of India
-
Britain controls large sections of Africa.
-
Britain helps win World War I
-
Britain helps win World War II
Without the help of Britain in World War II, Hitler may have won. Britain refused to surrender and didn't let Hitler invade, leading us to victory. -
Britain helps win the Cold War
-
Britain helps win the first Gulf War