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Period: 43 BCE to 410 BCE
The Romans
In 43 AD the Romans took most of Britain from the Celts who lived there. Scotland and its people wer too wild, so the Romans buist a big wall to protect themselves. -
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First conquered of England
After the Romans had left, Germanic tribes conquered England, The Saxons were the most successful of them, but the An gles gave "England" its name: It means "Land of the Angels -
1066
The second conquered of England
William, Duke of Nomandy, defeated the Saxon King Harold and conquered England -
1215
The Magna Cart
King John had to sign the Magna Cart. This made the law stronger and the king weaker. Perhaps you already know King John from the Robin Hood stories. -
United Kingdom
Was the Union of England, Scottland, Wales and Northerm Ireland -
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Independence of North America
In 1776 the English colonists in North America wanted to become independent. They gad to fight for it but finally they succeeded in 1783 -
Industralisation
Industralisation started in England in the 18th century. -
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Colonies of England
During the time of Queen Victoria 1, England had so many colonies all round the worldo that the sun always shone somewhere in the British Empire -
Factories whit machines
Factories whit machines and steam engines were buist all over Britain. Steam engines were also used in the fisrt locomotives in the early 19th century -
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1 world war
In the two world wars all of Europe suffered terrible losses. -
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2 world war
In the two world wars all of Europe suffered terrible losses. -
President of French
French President Charles de Gaulle vetoes the UK's entry into the EEC. He will again oppose a few years later on November 27, 1967. -
The Europan Community
The UK joined the European Community, which in 1992 became the European Union. -
Referendum for the population
The United Kingdom calls a referendum to find out if the population wants to continue being part of the EEC. The "yes" wins with 67 percent of the vote.
