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Marks the end of Roman control and the beginning of Anglo-Saxon influence. -
The beginning of Old English, as Anglo-Saxon tribes settle in Britain. -
One of the most famous Old English works, possibly written around this time. -
The invasion of England by William the Conqueror, bringing Norman French influence on English. -
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Landmark document in English legal history that was written in Latin but influenced the development of English legal terms. -
The plague that decimated the population, leading to changes in society and language.
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A key literary work that marks the rise of English in literature, written in Middle English. -
The invention by Gutenberg, which greatly influenced the spread of written English. -
The European exploration led to the introduction of new vocabulary and linguistic exchange. -
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The publication of Shakespeare's collected works, which helped standardize English spelling and grammar. -
The war that led to the independence of the United States, influencing English vocabulary.
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The impact of WWII on global English, spreading English as an international language.