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Period: 400 to Jan 1, 1066
Old English
Old English began (estimated) around 400 AD and ended at the Norman conquest of 1066 AD. An example is ditty to dittle to a short folk song. -
434
Atilla the Hun became the ruler of the Huns
He was the ruler of the huns from 434 to his death in 453. -
580
The writting of Beowulf
The real date of when it was written is unknown. It is estimated to be around 580- 700 AD -
590
The birth of Pope Gregory
Pope Gregory was mainly known for his writings. -
Jan 1, 800
The Book of Kells
The Book of Kells is an extremely mysterious book. It had a cover of jewls before it got stolen and no one knows where it is. The book itself has been stolen many times as well. -
Jan 1, 1000
The discovery of North America
Many people believe that Columbus discovered America. I personally believe a more resonable answer would be Leif Erikson. -
Jan 1, 1066
The Norman Invasion
The Norman Invasion was when the Duke of Normandy invaded and conquered Britain. He made upper class individuals speak French, while lower class individuals had to speak English. Eventually the two languages came together. -
Period: Jan 1, 1066 to Jan 1, 1450
Middle English
Middle English began at the end of the Norman conquest and during the late 1400. An example is fro to from. -
Jan 1, 1150
oldest manuscripts
The oldest manuscripts that we have today date bakc to around this time period. -
Jan 1, 1349
Black Plague
A plague that was transported by rats/fleas that killed almost 1/3 the population of England -
Jan 1, 1431
Joan of Arch Executed
Joan of Arch was burnt at the stake. -
Jan 1, 1440
The invention of the Printing Press
It allowed mass productions. It was invented by Johannes Gutenberg. -
Period: Jan 1, 1450 to
Modern English
This timespand starts at the Shakespeare time period and ends at present day. An Example is, hark to listen -
Jan 1, 1475
Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
This is a incredibally famous story written by a man named Geoffery Chaucer. This book consists of many short stories and was published in 1475. -
Publication of Shakespeare's First Folio
The Publication of Shakespeare's First Folio is a first edition of Shakespeares plays. -
The American Revolution
The American Revolution was a war between the parts of America that were colonized and the British Crowne. -
The United States Consitution was signed
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Philadelphia yellow fever epidemic
One of the biggest outbreaks in American history. -
Slavery is Abolished in the United States
The 13th admendment was passed.
