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On October 14, 1066, an army of heavily armed knights under William of Normandy landed near Hastings, along the coast of England. THey defeated King Herold and his army. With the victory, William was crowned King of England.
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In 1086, William finished the Domesday Book. It was the first census since the Roman Empire and gave us a glimpse into the lives of people of the time period.
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On June 15, 1215 King Jhon was forced by the nobles to sign the Magna Carta at Runnymede. It was a document that gave written recognizition to the fact that king and vassals had mutual rights and obligations.
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The British and the French signed the treaty of Paris on December 4, 1259 in Paris, France. The treaty ended 100 years of conflict and settled the future of English posession in France.
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The first Parliament met, during the reign of King Edward I, on December 14, 1264 in Westminster Hall. The parliament consisted of knights, townsfolk, nobles, and bishops. The Parliament granted taxes, discussed politics, and passed laws, which decreased the power of the king significantly.
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Scottish rebel William Wallace is executed by the British in London on August 23, 1305. He was executed for leading a rebellion against the Brittish. He inspired his fellow countrymen to continue to fight the system and they fought for freedom for many years.
