English Language - Sarah Lee

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  • Period: 500 to Jan 1, 1066

    Anglo-Saxons

    Anglo, Jutes and Saxons in England.Spoke with different dialects that reflected the different kingdoms. They spoke a few Latin words like "cup" and "bishop".
  • Aug 11, 1066

    Norman invasion

    Normans invade Britain. They spoke french and had a large influence on the language.
  • Period: Aug 11, 1200 to Aug 11, 1230

    Danes

    early 11th century the danes invaded.
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    Early Modern English

    late 15th century to late 17th century
  • Period: to

    modern english

  • Period: to Aug 6, 1200

    Beowulf

    Beowulf was written somewhere in this time by an unknown anglo-saxon poet.