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Period: Nov 17, 1000 to
Impact of the Battle of Hastings
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Nov 17, 1066
Battle of Hastings
If England didn't fight in the Battle of Hastings, then most of the world wouldn't be where it is today as far as technology, society, and entertainment. -
The 13 Original Colonies of America
If the Battle of Hastings didn't take place England wouldn't have "discovered" the original colonies of America which went on to be one of the most powerful civilizations in the world. -
Bringing down Nazi Germany
Britain ended up winning the second World War by destroying Nazi Germany (Hitler). Without discovering America, Hitler would have won the second World War and we wouldn't be here today. -
Britain helps America win the Cold War
America was losing the Cold War against the Soviet Union, Japan, etc. Since Britain was an ally of America's, we ended up winning the Cold War.
