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Jan 1, 1000
The Visit
In around, 1000 A.D, Vikings made a small stop along these shores thinking it was what they were looking for. They soon realized it wasn't and left. You are probably wondering what I am talking about? Around 500 years befor eChristopher Columbus discovered America, the vikings made a small stop near America which is now Canada today. This picture shows them traveling towards Canada. -
Jan 1, 1066
Northern France
Normans descended fron the Vikings, who soon decided to settle in Normandy, Northern France for a little while. A liitle later, in 1066 William conquered England, which caused England to be ruled by the Norse. This picture represents Vikings traveling towards Normandy. -
First Raid in England
The Vikings started random but destructive raids all around Northern Europe, closer to England. Many people started living in fear towards the vikings. This time was 800 C.E. -
Discovered England
In 986, Eric the Red discovered England. he was one of the most important vikings. He was the first European to sail in Greenland. He sailed in 982 from Iceland and reached 4 years later with many colonists. -
England Attacks
The 9th century is 801-900 and the 10th century is 901-1000. During the 9th and 10th century, Vikings attacked England and conquered a major part of Englkand. They also told them that "if you don't wanrt us to wreck the rest of the country, then pay us money". So of course, to save their country, the paid the money and the vikings didn't ruin the rest of England. -
The Viking Age
The Viking Age is the 8th century to 11 century. They were all from Scandinavia and during the AViking Age they had a major impact on countries. ex. England. During the Viking Age, using their firnds they traveled through Canstinople,Iceland,Greenland,Newfoundland and many other places during the Viking age. It ended in 1066 A.D.
