Migration timeline Flashcards
(18 cards)
878
Vikings control, eastern and north eastern area of Britain, known as the Danelaw
1066
The Normans from France, defeat Anglo-Saxon king, Harold, at the battle of Hastings.
1337-1453
100 years war between England and France
1562
John Hawkins transports enslaved people to Spanish Colonies, starting British involvement in the slave trade.
1607
First successful English settlement on mainland of North America (Jamestown) . British colonization in North America involves the seizure of territory from indigenous American tribes.
1670
Huguenot (protestant) settlers begin to arrive in Britain from France in large numbers.
1757
British victory at the battle of Plassey allows east India Company, to take over Bengal, one of the richest parts of India.
1775-82
Britain’s defeat in the war of independence results in the loss of the American colonies.
1780
Highland clearances begin in scotland
1845-49
Irish potato famine, sees mass starvation in Ireland, and the emigration of around 1 million people.
1857-58
Indian rebellion results in India coming under the formal control of the British government.
1881-1914
Scramble, for Africa, sees the invasion and colonization of most of Africa by Britain and other European powers.
1899-1902
The second boar war is fought between Dutch settlers (boers) and the British Army.
1947
India gains independence from Britain
1948
Empire Windrush arrives in Britain, beginning a new period of West Indian migration.
1973
Britain joins the European Union
1982
The Falklands war between Britain and Argentina, over the disputed Falkland Islands near South America takes place.
1999
12 members of the EU adopt the euro as their currency, but Britain continues to use the pound.
