United Kingom 1300-1399

  • Jul 7, 1307

    King Edward I died; Edward II succeeded to throne; withdrew from Scotland

    King Edward I died; Edward II succeeded to throne; withdrew from Scotland
  • Jun 24, 1314

    English defeated at Battle at Bannockburn

    English defeated at Battle at Bannockburn
  • Jan 1, 1318

    Scottish forces invaded North England

    Scottish forces invaded North England
  • Apr 6, 1320

    Declaration of Arbroath signed by earls and barons of Scotland, rejected English rule

    Declaration of Arbroath signed by earls and barons of Scotland, rejected English rule
  • Oct 11, 1327

    Edward II abdicated throne; Edward III King

    Edward II abdicated throne; Edward III King
  • Mar 17, 1328

    Edward III made peace with Scotland; treaty of Edinburgh signed

    Edward III made peace with Scotland; treaty of Edinburgh signed
  • Jun 7, 1331

    David II (age seven) crowned King of Scotland

    David II (age seven) crowned King of Scotland
  • Jan 1, 1337

    Hundred Years' War with France began

    Hundred Years' War with France began
  • Oct 17, 1346

    English claimed first land victory in northern France of Hundred Years' War

    English claimed first land victory in northern France of Hundred Years' War
  • Sep 30, 1348

    Black Death Plague ravished England; over 50% of population died

    Black Death Plague ravished England; over 50% of population died
  • Jul 16, 1377

    King Edward III died; Richard II (age 10) crowned King; Poll tax introduced

    King Edward III died; Richard II (age 10) crowned King; Poll tax introduced
  • May 30, 1381

    Peasants Revolt against poll tax occurred

    Peasants Revolt against poll tax occurred
  • Sep 29, 1399

    King Richard II forced to resign; Henry IV crowned King

    King Richard II forced to resign; Henry IV crowned King