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Nov 15, 655
The Battle of Winwaed
This is significant in the United Kingdom's history because it was a series of very successful military wins and after the battle all kings who ruled after were all Christians. -
Dec 24, 1283
Edwardian Conquest of Wales
The Edwardian Conquest of Wales was the victory over the Principality of Wales. This is significant in Great Britain because at the height of the Principality of Wales they controlled two thirds of Wales. -
Apr 6, 1320
The Declaration of Arbrath
This document was put together to stop the fight between the two halves of Britain. Most importantly it started the end to the Feudal System. -
Dec 24, 1485
The Advent of the Tudors
When England was under the Tudors it started having it's impact on the world intellectually. Two big things they did were taxation and the justice system. -
Dec 24, 1494
The Scottish Education Act of 1494
This act required all barons and major free holders to put there oldest sons in formal education. This is important because it, in the long term, turns the country into a very educated and intellectual one. -
The Slave Trade Act
This is a very significant event in the United Kingdom because while it did not abolish slavery it did abolish slave trade which was a very huge step in abolishing slavery. -
The First World War
This event is very significant in the United Kingdom's history because 900,000 British soldiers were killed, and 1.6 million were wounded. -
The Second World War
The Second World War had many casualties like the first one, however what really impacted Britain was their readiness for the war. The damages that Germany caused on Britain is unimaginable. -
The Act of Union
The Act of Union created one of the most successful national unions ever. -
The Election of New Labour
The Election of New Labour is significant in the United Kingdom's history because it was a whole new political party.
