Roman conquest of Britain

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the date of main invasion?AD 43
2. What is the roman province name?Britannia
3. What started the Roman conquest of Britain?The Romans began conquering Britain in AD 43 when Emperor Claudius ordered an invasion. Before that, Julius Caesar had visited Britain twice in the 50s BC, showing Rome that the island was interesting.
4. Who led the first Roman invasion and what was a key battle?General Aulus Plautius led the first invasion. He won the Battle of the Medway, which let the Romans take a foothold and move inland.

Casus Belli: An act or event that provokes or justifies a war.
Client State: A state that is subordinate to a more powerful state.
Romanization: The process by which Roman culture, language, and institutions were adopted by conquered peoples.