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Originally Posted by rogueteens
yes, obviously but after that, there are still quite a few changes on that map. (Like I said, for some reason England changes to great Britain) apart from 1066 and the English civil war (which at the speed that map is drawn should only be a blip) I cannot think of any reason for changes.
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The borders within what is now the UK changed a lot. The English civil was wasn't until 1642.
I don't know what all the colours represent either but I am guessing if you watch them you can see which country they originate in and follow.
I would imagine that the reason it becomes Great Britain is because of the joining together of England, Wales and Scotland to be Great Britain (rather than separate states) in the early 1700's which became United Kingdom in the early 1800's when Ireland joined.
The UK/GB/England has changed so much during the span of this clip that it makes it some of the most interesting history to follow. It also why if Scotland does break off it wouldn't be all that shocking int he long term view of history. I mean, good luck to the them but still.