Key dates and events in English History Flashcards
1
Q
What event occurred in 1066?
A
The Norman Invasion of England. William of Normandy becomes King
2
Q
What event occurred in 1215? (document)
A
The magna carta was signed
3
Q
What was the magna carta?
A
The magna carta was a document that stated that neither the king nor his government were above the law
4
Q
What other event occurred in 1215? (trial)
A
The pope bans trial by ordeal (ends in England in 1219)
5
Q
What event occurred in 1348?
A
The first black death occurred, plague reached England
6
Q
What event occurred in 1381?
A
The peasants revolt. Peasants refused to pay the poll tax. Peasants gathered together and marched toward London led by Wat Tyler
