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600 BCE
Beowulf's Writing
Beowulf's Poem is the longest survived writing from Old Language. It talks about a Germanic heroic legend. -
600 BCE
Christianity was introduced
Christianity was introduced by a missionary from Rome. At this time Irish Missionaries were spreading Christianity to Britain. -
Period: 400 BCE to 1100
Old English
Old English is the earliest form of the English language -
Period: 400 to
English Language
The English language has changed drastically since it was first discovered. -
878
Battle of Edington
The Battle of Edington was the arrival of the 'Great Army' in East Anglia. It was when the Vikings were attacking the British. -
925
Athelstan Crowned as King
Athelstan became a Saxon King around this time and had a rule over all of England. -
Period: 1000 to 1500
Middle English
Middle English was a form of English that was spoken after the Norman Conquest. -
1066
Norman Invasion
The Norman Invasion was a military conquest when the Normans invaded England. Everything was done under the Normans circumstances and the French Language was then spoken instead of the English Language. -
1300
Nobility
Nobility began because the Noblemen were not French they were English and they decided they wanted to educate their children in English. -
1337
Hundred Years' War Begins
The Hundred Years' War involved the English and the French. It began because the English were under the French Throne. -
1362
English Becomes the Official Language of the Law Courts
During this time English was becoming more of a popular language. More people were speaking it and writing books in English. -
1450
The Printing Press
The Printing Press was the first machine made for writing. It allowed people to share larger amounts of information in a more efficient and quicker manner. -
1497
Discovery of North America
North America was discovered in 1497. When North America was discovered many English settlers began to migrate there. -
Period: 1500 to
Modern English
Modern English has been spoken since the 1400-1500s. It is the form of English that we still speak to this day. -
American Revolution
The American Revolution was a war which was how the United States gained its independence from Britain. -
American Supremacy
American Supremacy was when the English language took off worldwide. English was more of an impact on any language. -
Internet
The internet has slowed down the changes of the English language. We have computers where we record words in audio or printed. -
Scientific and Industrial Revolution
Due to technology English has became worldwide language.
