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Jan 1, 1086
Domesday Book
Feudal system The first official record of property owners in England is created. -
Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta is signed
Magna Carta—the king may not levy or collect any taxes (except the feudal taxes to which they were hitherto accustomed), save with the consent of his royal council, which gradually developed into a parliament. -
Jan 1, 1295
First Parliament begins
“Inasmuch as a most righteous law of the emperors ordains what touches all, should be approved of all, and it is also clear that common dangers should be met by measures agreed upon in common.” – King Edward I’s Writ of Summons for the Model Parliament -
Jan 1, 1349
Black Death
Modern day plague reports A series of plagues sweeps through England. Killed 1/3 of England’s people and caused a labor shortage which meant peasants could demand higher wages. Feudalism begins declining. -
Jan 1, 1455
War of the Roses
War of the Roses Civil war between House of Lancaster (red) & House of York (white). Lasted from approximately 1455-1485.
