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Period: Nov 30, 1000 to
Hastings
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Nov 30, 1066
Battle of Hastings
The World would be different if England was not involved. Then William could not be known as William the Conqueror and the Battle of Hastings does not exist. -
Jun 15, 1215
King John signs the Magna Carta
Magna Carta is agreed by King John of England at Runnymede on 15 June 1215. First drafted by the Archbishop of Canterbury to make peace between the unpopular King and a group of rebel barons. -
England establishes colonies that become the USA
The colonial history of the United States covers the history of European settlements from the start of colonization of America until their incorporation into the United States. In the late 16th century, England, France, Spain, and the Netherlands launched major colonization programs in eastern North America. -
Britain dominates parts of China
Most British Chinese are descended from people who were themselves overseas Chinese when they came to Britain. Most are from former British colonies, such as Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Mauritius. -
Britain takes control of India
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Britain controls large sections of Africa
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Britain helps win World War I
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Britain helps win World War II
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Britain helps win Cold War
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Britain helps win the first Gulf War
