Impact of the Battle of Hastings By Samzilla Period: Jan 2, 1000 to Dec 31, 2010 Impact of the Battle of Hastings Jan 1, 1066 Battle of hastings Nov 17, 1607 England astablishes colonies that become the USA If Britain would never have established these 13 colonies, America would never have been able to win it's independence. Nov 17, 1842 Britain dominates parts of China Nov 17, 1858 Britain takes control of India Nov 17, 1914 Britain controls large sections of Africa Nov 17, 1918 Britain helps win WW1 Nov 17, 1945 Britain helps win WW2 If Britain didn't help win World War 2, the world would most likely be ruled by Hitler. Nov 17, 1989 Britain helps win the Cold War Nov 17, 1991 Britain helps win the first Gulf War Nov 17, 2003 Britain helps win the second Gulf War