Impact of the Battle of Hastings By DonnieRestad Period: Jan 1, 1000 to Jan 1, 2010 Impact of the Battle of Hastings Oct 14, 1066 Battle of Hastings Jan 1, 1607 England establishes colonies that become the USA Jan 1, 1842 Britain dominates parts of China Nov 16, 1858 Britain takes control of India Nov 16, 1914 Britain controls large sections of Africa Nov 16, 1918 Britain helps win World War I Nov 16, 1945 Britain helps win World War II Nov 16, 1989 Britain helps win the Cold War Nov 16, 1991 Britain helps win the first Gulf War Nov 16, 2003 Britain hleps win the second Gulf War
