British history

British history

1. 1301

   • King Edward's son becomes prince of Wales
     • 1542
       • Wales is annexed by England
         • 1604
           • the king of Scotland becomes also the king of England
             • 1707
               • Scotland and England become a union
                 • 1801
                   • the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland" is created
                     • 1919
                       • Irish war of Independence
                         • 1921
                           • Ireland is divided, leaving Norther Ireland as a part of the UK
                             • 1942
                               • beginning of a welfare state
                                 • 1973
                                   • the UK joins the EU
                                     • 1993
                                       • foundation of an anti - European party (UKIP)
                                         • 1998
                                           • Ireland, Scotland and Wales are granted own law - making institutions
                                             • 2002
                                               • Britain refuses to introduce the euro
                                                 • 2014
                                                   • a referendum in Scotland in independence is defeated
     • 1535
       • Henry III brings Ireland under English control

2. 16th century: British colonies attract settlers (South Africa, North America)

   • Empire and Commonwealth
   • 18th century: the USA become independent, Britain expands its colonial power to India and Africa
     • 19th century: the United Kingdom becomes the most powerful nation on earth
       • 20th century: most former colonies gain independence, Commonwealth