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Period: Jan 1, 1000 to
Hastings
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Dec 19, 1066
Battle of Hastings
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Dec 19, 1215
King John Signs the Magna Carta
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England establishes colonies that become the USA
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Britain dominates parts of China
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Britain takes control of india 1858
The region under British control was commonly called India and included areas directly administered by the United Kingdom, that were called British India, and those ruled by rulers, but under British paramountcy, and called the princely states. If this didn't happen, Britain never would've had as much control. Some other country could take it. -
Britain controls large sections of Africa
The “Scramble for Africa” was the invasion and of African territory by European powers during the period of New Imperialism, between 1881 and 1914. In 1870, 10 percent of Africa was under European control; by 1914 it was 90 percent of the continent. If this didn't happen, some other Country could've taken control of this land. In turn, it would make them more powerful and they'd be more powerful today. -
Britain helps win World war 1
By 1917, three years after World War I began, the Allies, made up of Britain, France and Russia, were losing. Outmanned and outmaneuvered, Britain reached out to the United States who joined the war after a German U-boat sunk the British ocean liner RMS Lusitania and killed 159 Americans. Without this WW1 would've ended differently. Germany would've won -
Britain helps win World War 2
the Battle of Britain ended when Germany’s Luftwaffe failed to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force even after months of targeting Britain’s air bases. Britain’s decisive victory saved the country from a ground invasion and occupation by German forces and proves that air power alone could be used to win a major battle. If this didn't happen, Germany would've had an upper hand. They could've won with Japan -
Britain helps win the Cold War
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Britain helps win the first Gulf War
