impact of the battle of hastings

Battle of Hastings

1066

It was when William defeated Harold and took over England.

King John signs the Magna Carta

Jun 15, 1215

is a charter agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215.

England establishes colonies that become the USA.

1607

began in 1607 in Jamestown, Virginia and reached its peak when colonies had been established throughout the America.

Britain dominates parts of China

1842

if Britain wasn't evolved we think china would have been stronger

Britain takes control of India.

1858

If Britain wasn't involved then India would be larger, and would take over other countries.

Britain controls large sections of Africa

1914

There were so many competing tribes and societies that it was hard for Africa to offer a sustained and consistent level of resistance to these Europeans. I feel if Britain had not got involved with controlling Africa then their population would have been larger, and they of course would have had their land.

Britain helps with world war 1

1918

Although Britain was ultimately victorious, the effects of war would be felt for many years to come. Foreign trade, a key part of the British economy, had been badly damaged by the war. So if Britain had not gotten involved they wouldn't have had such a struggle.

Britain helps with world war 2

1945

WW2 was the moment of utmost importance which brought people belonging to all classes – the home front – together. So really for the brits this was a turning point. If they had not gotten involved then they wouldn't have had the break they got.

Britain won the Cold War.

1989

determined Britain's approach to the post-war world. If Britain hadn't won lots wouldn't have changed then.

Britain helps win the first gulf war

1991

the Gulf War was recognized as a decisive victory for the coalition, Kuwait and Iraq suffered enormous damage, and Saddam Hussein was not forced from power. None of this would have been noticed if Britain hadn't won.