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Early Britain and Invasions
- 43 CE: Roman Invasion of Britain
- 430 CE: Anglo-Saxon Invasion of Britain, displacing Romano-British population and establishing their own kingdoms
- 865 CE: First Viking Invasions of Britain
Migration Patterns in Great Britain
- 3000 BCE: Neolithic people from Africa and the Middle East
- 700 BCE: Celts from Eastern Europe (Russia, Ukraine, etc.)
- 43 CE: Romans from Italy
- 400 CE: Anglosaxons from Northern Denmark (Jutes), Southern Denmark (Angles), and Germany (Saxons)
- 800 CE: Vikings from Norway and Sweden
- 1066 CE: Normans from France
The Celts
- Ancestor of many people from Scotland, Wales, and Ireland
- Bronze-age culture
- Early priests were called Druids
- Subjugated by the Romans
- Church brought Christianity to the ordinary people
Roman Britain Heritage
- Roads, Villas, and Towns
- Administrative system and Comfortable homes
- Farming and Central Heating
- Baths
- Entered Britain when the Romans left
- Fought the population and drove them to the furthest edges of the land
- Days of the week were named after their gods
Anglo-Saxons
- Established the Witan
- Divided the country into shires
- Augustine preached Christianity to them
- Edward the Confessor belonged to this group
- Initially, they destroyed many monasteries
- King Alfred held out against them
- The area they ruled was known as Danelaw
- They were a nuisance to King Ethelred
- King Canute belonged to this group
- They founded York and Dublin
Vikings
- Defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066
- Came from Normandy
- Were disliked by the Godwinsons
- William I (the Conqueror) was crowned on Christmas Day 1066
- Were descended from the Vikings (Norsemen)
The Battle of Hastings
- King Harold II of England was defeated by the invading Norman forces of William the Conqueror on October 14, 1066
- Harold was killed, and his forces were destroyed
The Middle Ages
- Magna Carta (1215) established the principle that the king and his government were not above the law
- Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) between the monarchs of France and England
- Black Death (1348) killed between a third and half of the population
Beowulf
- A poem combining Anglosaxon and Viking cultures
- Suggests a coherent, shared cultural identity for peoples with very different cultural backgrounds and political interests
- Written in Old English (a mix of Old Saxon and Old Norse)
English Kings and Queens
- William the Conqueror (1066-1087)
- William II (1087-1100)
- Henry I (1100-1135)
- ... (list continues until Charles III, 2022-present)
Early British History
- The Neolithic people were the first invaders of Britain, arriving around 3000 BC, and were small, dark, and long-headed.
- They settled in Western Britain and Ireland, growing crops, keeping animals, and making pottery.
- After 3000 BC, people started building henges, circles of earth banks and ditches, which were centers of religious, economic, and political power.
- The Beaker people arrived in southeast Britain from Europe around 2400 BC, and were taller and round-headed, with a distinct culture and metalworking skills.
- The Celts arrived around 700 BC, and were tall, with red or fair hair and blue eyes, and knew how to work with iron.
Roman Invasion and Occupation
- The Romans occupied Britain from AD 43 to AD 409, and conquered the whole south of Britain, but a symbol of resilience, strength, and hope.
- Hadrian's wall was built during the Roman occupation to mark the northern boundary of the Roman Empire.
Anglo-Saxon Invasion
- In 430 CE, the Anglo-Saxon invasion refers to the arrival of Germanic tribes from regions such as modern-day Denmark and Germany to Britain.
- These tribes gradually migrated and settled in various parts of Britain, displacing the Romano-British population and establishing their own kingdoms.
Viking Invasions
- The first Viking invasions of Britain occurred in 865 CE.
Norman Conquest
- The Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066, marked a significant turning point in English history, with William the Conqueror defeating King Harold II of England.
- The Norman conquest brought about a significant cultural, economic, and military transformation, and helped to create the modern English language.
Magna Carta and the Hundred Years' War
- The Magna Carta was issued in June 1215, and was the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government were not above the law.
- The Hundred Years' War was a conflict between the monarchs of France and England, lasting from 1337 to 1453, with three phases: the Edwardian War, the Caroline War, and the Lancastrian War.
The Black Death and the War of the Roses
- The Black Death, a catastrophic plague, hit Europe in 1348, killing between a third and half of the population, and leading to significant social and economic changes.
- The War of the Roses was a series of dynastic civil wars between the houses of Lancaster and York for the English throne.
Other Important Dates
- 1492: Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas
- 1534: Establishment of the Church of England
- 1620: Puritan colonization of America
- 1760: Start of the Industrial Revolution
- 1776: American Declaration of Independence
- 1789: French Revolution
- 1815: Battle of Waterloo
- 1837: Start of Queen Victoria's reign
- 1861: Start of the American Civil War
- 1914: Start of World War I
- 1929: Wall Street crash (Black Tuesday)
- 1940: Start of World War II
- 1945: First detonation of a nuclear device
- 1947: Independence of India and Pakistan
- 1962: Cuban Missile Crisis
- 1979: Election of Margaret Thatcher as PM
- 2013: Completion of the Freedom Tower
Early British History
- The Neolithic people were the first invaders of Britain, arriving around 3000 BC, and were small, dark, and long-headed.
- They settled in Western Britain and Ireland, growing crops, keeping animals, and making pottery.
- After 3000 BC, people started building henges, circles of earth banks and ditches, which were centers of religious, economic, and political power.
- The Beaker people arrived in southeast Britain from Europe around 2400 BC, and were taller and round-headed, with a distinct culture and metalworking skills.
- The Celts arrived around 700 BC, and were tall, with red or fair hair and blue eyes, and knew how to work with iron.
Roman Invasion and Occupation
- The Romans occupied Britain from AD 43 to AD 409, and conquered the whole south of Britain, but a symbol of resilience, strength, and hope.
- Hadrian's wall was built during the Roman occupation to mark the northern boundary of the Roman Empire.
Anglo-Saxon Invasion
- In 430 CE, the Anglo-Saxon invasion refers to the arrival of Germanic tribes from regions such as modern-day Denmark and Germany to Britain.
- These tribes gradually migrated and settled in various parts of Britain, displacing the Romano-British population and establishing their own kingdoms.
Viking Invasions
- The first Viking invasions of Britain occurred in 865 CE.
Norman Conquest
- The Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066, marked a significant turning point in English history, with William the Conqueror defeating King Harold II of England.
- The Norman conquest brought about a significant cultural, economic, and military transformation, and helped to create the modern English language.
Magna Carta and the Hundred Years' War
- The Magna Carta was issued in June 1215, and was the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government were not above the law.
- The Hundred Years' War was a conflict between the monarchs of France and England, lasting from 1337 to 1453, with three phases: the Edwardian War, the Caroline War, and the Lancastrian War.
The Black Death and the War of the Roses
- The Black Death, a catastrophic plague, hit Europe in 1348, killing between a third and half of the population, and leading to significant social and economic changes.
- The War of the Roses was a series of dynastic civil wars between the houses of Lancaster and York for the English throne.
Other Important Dates
- 1492: Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas
- 1534: Establishment of the Church of England
- 1620: Puritan colonization of America
- 1760: Start of the Industrial Revolution
- 1776: American Declaration of Independence
- 1789: French Revolution
- 1815: Battle of Waterloo
- 1837: Start of Queen Victoria's reign
- 1861: Start of the American Civil War
- 1914: Start of World War I
- 1929: Wall Street crash (Black Tuesday)
- 1940: Start of World War II
- 1945: First detonation of a nuclear device
- 1947: Independence of India and Pakistan
- 1962: Cuban Missile Crisis
- 1979: Election of Margaret Thatcher as PM
- 2013: Completion of the Freedom Tower
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