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1066
Battle of Hastings
If this battle didn't take place, Britain could be completely different, and that could also make major things in the world different. -
1215
King John signs the Magna Carta
This documents limited his power, which is huge for the people of Britain, giving them rights. -
England establishes colonies that become the USA
If the British did not do this, we would not have modern day America at all. -
Britain dominates parts of China
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Britain takes control of India
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Britain controls large sections of Africa
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Britain helps win World War 1
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Britain helps win World War 2
Britain played a huge role in winning the second world war. If it had not been for the British, we could still be under nazi command -
Britain helps win the Cold War
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Britain helps win the first Gulf War
