1. Where things are at…
While the Franks (we know who these people are) settled in and around France after the fall of Rome, Britain (also a former Roman holding) was invaded by the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes.

2. Someone had to make room…
These “Anglo-Saxons” drove the native Celtic (Keltic) people into Wales, Cornwall, Scotland, and Ireland
Described as “warriors who farmed”

3. Anglo-Saxon skills…
The Anglo-Saxons were skilled craftsman, and were known for their fine metalwork, sculptures, and jewelry
Lived in small villages, and shared the day to day duties amongst all levels of society

4. Anglo-Saxon struggles…
In the 9th century (800 CE), the Anglo-Saxons suffered greatly due to:
Viking Raids & Weak Kings
Alfred the Great (Anglo-Saxon King of Wessex ) had quite the trial and error relationship in regards to fighting with the Vikings
Lost some well before he won some…

5. Irish Celts
The Irish Celts soon developed into the “educated elite” of Europe
Previously were more of a lower educated, ruthless group of people.
With “refined” religion came change
Formally studied Druidism (Nature Worship)
Irish Monks trained Missionaries, spread Christianity, and other knowledge all over Europe.

6. Irish Celts II
The Irish Monks also took great care to preserve the cultural legacy of ancient Ireland, Greece, and Rome
Everything from the Bible to Latin and Greek classics
Did this by copying ancient stories, legends, and knowledge by hand onto parchment paper