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Sample Words:
1) Uhtceare
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A short poem made by a cow herder. Created in old English.
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Estimated date of creation ranges from 700AD to 1000AD.
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A history of the Christian churches throughout Europe.
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A conquest of England led by duke William II. Influx of different languages shifted the style of the English language. Brought about Middle English.
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A record of the "Great Survey" compiled under order of the king.
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Sample Words:
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2) brenne
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A religious text created by a monk by the name of Orm.
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Estimated time of creation 1387-1400.
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Increased the availability of literature. Making it easier for more people to become literate. Estimated date of creation between 1440 and 1450AD.
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Columbus discovered the Americas in 1492.
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More art being created and advancing culture.
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Sample Words:
1)But
2)If
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William Tyndale prints an English translation of the bible.
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First "New World" permanent settlement created.
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“Courante” or “Weekly News” is the first English newspaper.
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Written In early modern English. A collaboration of his earliest works put together after Shakespeare's death.
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The american revolt against its oppressor Great Britain.