United Kingom 1300-1399

  • King Edward I died; Edward II succeeded to throne; withdrew from Scotland
    Jul 7, 1307

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

  • English defeated at Battle at Bannockburn
    Jun 24, 1314

    English defeated at Battle at Bannockburn

  • Scottish forces invaded North England
    Jan 1, 1318

    Scottish forces invaded North England

  • Declaration of Arbroath signed by earls and barons of Scotland, rejected English rule
    Apr 6, 1320

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

  • Edward II abdicated throne; Edward III King
    Oct 11, 1327

    Edward II abdicated throne; Edward III King

  • Edward III made peace with Scotland; treaty of Edinburgh signed
    Mar 17, 1328

    Edward III made peace with Scotland; treaty of Edinburgh signed

  • David II (age seven) crowned King of Scotland
    Jun 7, 1331

    David II (age seven) crowned King of Scotland

  • Hundred Years' War with France began
    Jan 1, 1337

    Hundred Years' War with France began

  • English claimed first land victory in northern France of Hundred Years' War
    Oct 17, 1346

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

  • Black Death Plague ravished England; over 50% of population died
    Sep 30, 1348

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

  • King Edward III died; Richard II (age 10) crowned King; Poll tax introduced
    Jul 16, 1377

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

  • Peasants Revolt against poll tax occurred
    May 30, 1381

    Peasants Revolt against poll tax occurred

  • King Richard II forced to resign; Henry IV crowned King
    Sep 29, 1399

    King Richard II forced to resign; Henry IV crowned King