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1066
The introduction of Feudalism
A political and economical system in which the hierarchy power was based on the premise that the king owned all of the land. -
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Oct 14, 1066
The battle of Hastings
William The Conquerer defeated the first anglo-saxon king Harold II. He then established the Norman Empire and promised to protect his empire, he rewarded all his Norman supporters who fought for him in the war with large pieces of land in England. He divided all the land in England in different manors and established the feudal system and manoralism. -
1135
Death of Henry I
The death of William France caused his son Henry I to take over and he was a great ruler until his death which caused anarchy in the kingdom and controversy for power until Henrys grandson took power, Henry II. -
1154
The succession of King Henry II
King Henry II was one of medieval Englands most memorable rulers because he reformed the judicial system, instituting royal courts, and establishing a system of juries -
1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta/ the Great Charter was originally issued in 1215 AD. This specific charter is considered to be the first step towards the constitutional government of England. The Charter of Magna Carta restricted the power of the Emperor and showed the importance of a Constitution. -
1290
Decline Of Feudalism
The growth of kingdoms caused more trading with other sources and towns stimulated by the Crusades. In towns they began to form groups called Guilds which includes Merchants. So feudalism began to come to an end because wealth did not lye on who had the most land anymore. -
1337
The Hundred Years War
The Hundred Years’ War began in 1337 when the kingdom of England waged war against the Kingdom of France. While there were many periods of peace and ceasefire between England and France during the period, however, this war was continued again and again in different conflicts till 1453. -
1485
The war of roses
The Wars of the Roses were a series of battles that took place in England from 1455 to 1485. The fighting was between two families that claimed the right to the throne the House of York and the House of Lancaster. They were called the Wars of the Roses because the symbol of each house was a rose.
