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With the victory over the Vikings, Latin works were translated into English and writing prose in English was developed
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Earliest manuscript from Old English
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This conquest determined essential elements of English language, early form of Old English
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New religious words were introduced, which were borrowed from Greek and Latin cultures
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create a timeline that chronologically summarizes the major historical events that influence major developments and changes as the English language began to emerge, from 55 AD in Britain to the 16th century.
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Important document needed to the constitutional law of speaking English throughout the world
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1/3 of England's population killed. English is official language of courts. Latin no longer taught in schools.
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English with French words included
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Parliament delivered first speech spoken in English
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John Wycliffe created the first version of the Bible in the English language
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Delivered by King Henry IV
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The pronunciation of vowels changed dramatically to reflect how they are currently used today. leef - life
feef - five
stan - stone
rap - rope
derk - dark
bern - barn
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Provided the ability to print books and manuscripts. The first book printed was William Caxton's The Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye.
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Book of Common Prayer printed and introduced to English churches
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John Cheke proposed removing all silent letters from the alphabet
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To include 25 consonants, 8 vowels, and 4 half-vowels
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New words were added to English language as a result of English Renaissance
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2,543 hard words contained in dictionary
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King James Version of the Bible was printed
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Jonathan Swift sought to improve the English Language because he felt it was chaotic
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Dictionary of the English Language published and included 43,000 words
