Language Change Over Time

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1476
William Caxton brought printing press to England.
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1066
William the Conqueror invades Britain and takes the throne. French became the prestige language in Government and Law.
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1922
BBC was introduced. Outlet for more radical attitudes, showed high standards of correctness. Regional variations displayed.
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1755
Samuel Johnson published his dictionary. Took 7 years to complete.
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1800s
Boats and steamships introduced.
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1886
First car was produced. Not widely avilable as of yet.
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20th Century
Cars widely avilable to purchase. People can travel more freely for work or leisure. Airmail for intercontinental mail.
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1903
Wright brothers achieved the first aeroplane flight.
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1930
Flights available but only for rich men in business.
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1993
Internet used daily.
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1992
First text was sent.
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1590 and 1616
Shakespeare's main works written. SOme consider to be the 'Golden Age', contributed to language massively.
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1960s
Second wave of Feminism movement. Caused major shift in how language is gendered.
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1990s
Re-emergence of Political Correctness in the US.
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Elementary Education Act
1870 - Compulsory 5-12, 1918 - extended to 14, 1973 - extended to 16
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Mid 18th Century
Emergence of new middle class. No more than 3% RP speakers.
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William the Conqueror invades Britain and takes the throne. French became the prestige language in Government and Law.

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BBC was introduced. Outlet for more radical attitudes, showed high standards of correctness. Regional variations displayed.

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Samuel Johnson published his dictionary. Took 7 years to complete.

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Boats and steamships introduced.

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