The Danelaw and the king Knut

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The Danelaw and the king Knut Leena Tauk

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The Danelaw and the king Knut. Leena Tauk. Danes. Second wave of Germanic invasion Different lifestyle Assault in 800, settled in 865. Danelaw. In the 9nth century Invaded Wessex for several times Colonized by Danish armies. The king Knut. Conquered England Most effective ruler. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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The Danelaw and the king KnutLeena Tauk

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Danes

Second wave of Germanic invasion

Different lifestyle

Assault in 800, settled in 865

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Danelaw

In the 9nth century

Invaded Wessex for several times

Colonized by Danish armies

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The king Knut

Conquered England

Most effective ruler

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The king Knut

Divided the country

Repaired churces

Trade improved