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Romans |
ruled Britain from 43-410 AD (approximately 400 years). Hadrian’s wall built on orders of Roman Emperor Hadrian to keep out tribes (Picts) who lived in what is now Scotland. |
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Middle Ages |
(1066-1485): period of constant war, including Crusades and Hundred Years’ War. |
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Elizabethan period |
(1500s): known for growing patriotism, expanded trade and rich poetry and drama. |
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The Enlightenment |
(1700s): development of new ideas about politics, philosophy and science. Adam Smith (economics) and David Hume (philosopher) influential Scottish thinkers. |
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Industrial Revolution |
(from mid-1700s to 1800s). Britain produced over half of the world’s supplies of cotton cloth, coal and iron. Machinery and stream power developed. |
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Victorian Age |
(1837-1901): Queen Victoria reigned; Britain increased power and influence abroad. Became largest empire in world history. Middle classes grew significantly and reformers improved conditions for the poor. |
