The Conquest of Britain
- Britons and Gaels (both Celts) invaded the British isles; The Celts were farmers and hunters organized into clans
- The next conquerors were the Romans, their rule later for more than 300 years
- Then the Angle Saxons invaded and took over most of today's England
The Coming of Christianity
- Romans accepted Christianity and the Celtic Christian Church continued to thrive after the Celts fled
Danish Invasion
- The Danish attacked the monasteries and the English were forced to accept their rule
The Reign of the Plantagenets
-King Henry founded the royal house of Plantagenet, but argued extensively with the Church
The Magna Carta
- The king promised not to tax land without first meeting with the barons
- Restricted royal power
Lancaster, Yorks, and Tudors
- The House of Lancaster replaced the Plantagenets on the throne
Decline of the Feudal System
- The social structure of England was changing; a massive labor shortage increased the value of a peasants work
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