Md

Middle English Period

  • Social order
    800

    Social order

    The social order was established by the feudal system, the lands (fields) were given to Lords with the promise of military protection and a payment to the Vassal. The Peasants were more like servants without freedom, with long hours of hard work and paying high taxes
  • Canterbury as a place of piligrimage
    1117

    Canterbury as a place of piligrimage

    After the death of Tomas Becked was being canonished by Pope Alexander and its body was taken to the Canterbury church.
  • Houndred Years War
    1337

    Houndred Years War

    Beginning of a belic conflict between England and France for territorial and dynasty ambitions.
  • Black death
    1346

    Black death

    Beginning of a lethal plague that will kill almost 50% of the population.
  • Peasants Revolt
    1381

    Peasants Revolt

    Peasants were against the system due to the long hours with a low salary and the payment of high taxes, also they wanted to migrate for work.
  • Transation of the bible
    1382

    Transation of the bible

    John Wycliffe translate the bible into English
  • Canterbury Tales
    1387

    Canterbury Tales

    Geoffrey Chaucer wrote in English Language Canterbury tales, a key for English Literature.
  • English Language
    1399

    English Language

    Henry IV is the first king in England that uses English in the court.