History and Structure of the English Language

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History and Structure of the English Language
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5th 6th centuries

• Anglo-Saxons
• English
• Descendants of the
• German
• Ruled England for 600 years

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9th century

• Normans invaded France
• Took on French customs and language

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1066

• King Edward
• (Edward the Confessor)
• died
• Rightful heir (great-nephew Edgar) was too young
  to reign, so Harold II was appointed king by the
  Saxon Council of Elders.

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William, Duke of Normandy

• Cousin of Edward vowed Edward had promised him
  the throne.
• WAR WAGED!!
• Battle of Hastings ends war between William and
  Harold.

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King William I

• William wins
• William
• the
• Conqueror
• Anglo-Saxon England is dead

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English Language changes

• French words are introduced into English culture

Saxon
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1154

• Henry Plantagenet Henry II

Able king with interests in law and government
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Conflict with the Church

• Church of England All powerful!
• Corruption!
• Indulgences
• Excommunications
• Courts

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Archbishop of Canterbury

• Vacancy

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Thomas á Becket Appointed

• Friend of Henry II selected
• Allegiances tested.

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1170

• Thomas á Becket murdered on the altar stairs of
  Canterbury Cathedral!

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Henry condemns their actions!

• Takes pilgrimage to Canterbury
• Annual pilgrimages begin