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German Invaders invaded Britain.
Series of massive attacks in England by Vikings
Introduction of Christianity by the Romans
Beowulf Poem was written between 700-750
"I'm from" translates to "Ic cume of" in Old English. -
The Duke of Normandy invaded and conquered England
The English reformation
Hundred Years war 1337-1453
The Canterbury Tales by Chaucer was published in 1400
The phrases "a bakers dozens" originated from Middle English -
A sudden and distinct change in pronunciation/ The great Vowel Shift
Invention of printing, first publication of the English book, common prayer
The first English colony is formed, Jamestown- 1607
Afeard was a common word used, which meant "frightened" -
The industrial revolution and new technology made new words necessary
The rise of the British empire
Finding the new world and creating the colonies
New words came together by using old words and forming them together in new ways to create new meanings