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When did the Peasants’ Revolt led by Wat Tyler take place?
When did the Peasants’ Revolt led by Wat Tyler take place?
Who brought printing to England, thus promoting literacy throughout the population?
Who brought printing to England, thus promoting literacy throughout the population?
Which event ended thirty years of civil strife and introduced 118 years of the Tudor dynasty?
Which event ended thirty years of civil strife and introduced 118 years of the Tudor dynasty?
Who promoted the first complete translation of scripture into the English language (the Wycliffite Bible)?
Who promoted the first complete translation of scripture into the English language (the Wycliffite Bible)?
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What event began recordkeeping in a form of East Midland English, which became the written standard of English?
What event began recordkeeping in a form of East Midland English, which became the written standard of English?
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Study Notes
Key Events in English History
- The Peasants' Revolt, led by Wat Tyler, took place in 1381.
- William Caxton brought printing to England in 1476, promoting literacy throughout the population.
- The Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485 ended thirty years of civil strife and introduced 118 years of the Tudor dynasty.
- John Wycliffe promoted the first complete translation of scripture into the English language, known as the Wycliffite Bible.
- The Chancery Standard, which emerged in the 1420s, began recordkeeping in a form of East Midland English, which became the written standard of English.
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Test your knowledge of key events in Medieval English history such as the Hundred Years' War, the Black Death, the Peasants' Revolt, and the influence of John Wycliffe. Explore the significant events that shaped England in the 14th century.
