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THE ANGLO-SAXSONS

Explore the origins, migration, major events, common professions, popular religions, fashion, literary trends, and social roles of the Anglo-Saxons. Learn about their culture, skills, and significant historical milestones.

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THE ANGLO-SAXSONS

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  1. THE ANGLO-SAXSONS By: KC, CLAYTON, DYLAN, ANDREW, AND TYLER

  2. AT THE DAWN OF TIME • The Three Tribes • Angles • Jutes • Saxons • Similarities • Farming • Culture • Skills

  3. MIGRATION • Reasons For Moving • Better Soil • War • Fame • Summary • Romans Occupied Britain

  4. MAJOR EVENTS • Anglo Saxons attack Rome-415yr. • Saint Augustine visits Britain-595yr. • Danes invaded Britain-780yr. • Vikings invaded Britain-850yr. • Alfred becomes King of Britain-870yr. • Alfred defeats the Danes-880yr. • Normans Win battle of Hastings-1066yr.

  5. COMMON PROFESIONS • MEN • Forestry • Plow fields • Made Iron tools • Wood work • Jewelers • Shoemakers • Viking Sailors/Warriors • Butcher • Monks • Pottery • Farm work • Herded Cattle/Sheep • Watched for wolves

  6. COMMON PROFESIONS CONT. • Women • Spinning • Weaving • Serving • Entertainers • Pottery • Farm work • Children • Farm work • Herded Cattle/Sheep • Watched for wolves

  7. POPULAR RELIGIONS • Pagans • Multiple Gods, Each Representing Human Traits Or Earth Elements • Christianity • Converted After Arrival Of St. Augustine

  8. FASHION • Crafting Methods • Loom, Spindle Wheel, Needle • Girls Clothing • Bead Necklaces • Linen Underdress • Wool Overdress • Leather Shoes • Knife Belt

  9. FASHION CONT. • Men Clothing • Wool/Linen Trousers • Knife Belt • Leather Shoes • No Jewelry • Children Clothing • Dressed Like Adults

  10. LITERARY TRENDS • Same language • Epics/Poems • Most were illiterate

  11. SOCIAL ROLES • Men Fought • Women Stayed Home • Children Worked On The Farm

  12. CITATIONS • www.darkknightarmoury.com • www.primaryhomeworkhelp.com • www.bbc.co.uk • www.lewismct.wikispaces.com • www.anglosaxondiscovory.org

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