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450
Roman rule in Britain ended
German traders moved in which resulted in the Anglo-Saxon settlements and division of kingdoms into shires. -
Period: 460 to Feb 1, 1500
England
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Feb 1, 1016
End of the Danish Line
The sons of King Canute were weak rulers and lead to the end of the Danish line. The Anglo-Saxons chose Edward the Confessor as their new king. -
Dec 1, 1066
William the Conqueror
Defeated Hardold of Wessex's Anglo-Saxon Army, was crowned King William I of England, and introduced the Norman lifestyle. -
Feb 1, 1100
William the Conqueror's Sons
Henry I improved the legal system and handled the kingdom's finances.
Henry II hired mercenaries and increased the authority of royal courts
Ruled until 1189 -
Feb 1, 1215
King John
Accepted the Magna Carta to avoid an uprising against the throne and is known for actions that led to to a revolt among England's nobles.
The law became the supreme power in England. -
Feb 1, 1265
Parliament was Divided into houses
Simon de Montfort aimed to build middle class support for the noble's cause. Nobles and clergy made up the House of Lords and knights and burgesses made up the House of Commons. -
Feb 1, 1272
Edward I
England's monarch who divided the kingdom into 3 branches. The decisions made by new royal courts became known as common law. -
Alfred the Great defeats Danes
Ruler of Wessex. attacked Danes and they sued for peace
