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A sovereign state that seceded from Great Britain, it shared its southern border with them.
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Beowulf is a classic piece from Old English literature.
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William the Duke of Normandy, had set his eyes on England to invade. What followed was an integration of French culture and Old English to eventually evolve into Middle English.
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The Canterbury Tales are a collection of stories and poems written in Middle English. These tales are highly regarded as they held importance in the evolution of the English language.
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The invention of the printing press allowed for information to be widespread at a fast rate and evolved the English language.
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Columbus led four transatlantic ships to what we now know as the Americas. This period was also known as the "Age of Discovery".
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This is the collection of the late Shakespeare's comedies, histories, and tragedies. They were released around seven years after his death.
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North America rejected imperial rule from Britain, which led to the independence of America one year after.
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The movement was mainly focused on fighting for gender equality in the work place. It paved the way for modern day feminism, where equality is still being fought for.