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Events that Shaped English

When? 

• The settlers are traced back to 3000 BC, but the English language started to take shape in 700 BC when the Celts came from present-day France. There are few Celts words left. 
• Romans built towns and roads 43 AD
• In the fith and sixth century where the time when Angles, The Saxons and Jutes came to the British Isles, thats when we really can date the English language

Why?

• The English language is mainly created by people who are trying to conquer new places, to expand their country.

How?

• Various types of people arrived in the British Isles at different time to conquer and settle, and many of them had influence on the English language. 
• When the Romans came 43 AD and built towns and roads they also left many town names. 
• The Celts etablished trading centers 700 BC wich would later became important cities. 

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