• theneverfox@pawb.social
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    1
    arrow-down
    2
    ·
    12 hours ago

    Easy.

    The Anglo-Saxons originated from a mix of tribes from northern Germany and southern Scandinavia, primarily the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes. They began settling in Britain around 410 AD, following the decline of Roman rule, and their culture significantly influenced the development of early medieval England.

    Notice how they displaced the original population. The British are the resulting mix. They did not become Dutch or proto-German, but they did use Roman roads and still have Roman structures