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Jan 19, 1066
Normans Conquered England
The Normans, who came from Normandy, made England's official language French for 150 years. Many people however, still spoke English because they did not know French. -
Period: Jan 19, 1066 to
The Origin and Diffusion of the English Language
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Jan 19, 1204
England Lost Control of Normandy
When England lost control of Normandy, England entered a long period of conflict with France. As a result of this "fued," many people no longer wished to speak French; therfore, English again became the dominant language. -
Jan 19, 1362
The Official Language Becomes English
As a result of everyone speaking Engish, Parliament enacted the Statute of Pleading. This changed the official language of England form French to English. -
Jan 19, 1476
The Printing Press is Invented
The diffusion of the spoken dialect in London and the university cities was encouraged by the invention of th eprinting press. -
Jamestown, Virginia is Built
English first diffused west from England to North America in the seventeenth centure. The first English constructed was Jamestown, Virginia. -
Plymouth, Massachusetts is Formed
A colonie formed in North America is formed after Jamestown, Virginia called, Plymouth, Massachusetts. -
The Spanish American War
The U.S. diffuses English to the Philippines when Spain ceded to the U.S. after the Spanish American War. -
Philippines Inherits English as the Official Language
After gaining independence, the Philippines retained both English and Filipino as its official languages.
