For much of America's history, written English established the national norm.

The English established a trading post known as Savannah Town over 300 years ago.

The English reluctantly established a town at what is now called Elizabeth.

English, French and Dutch pirates established settlements on the islands.

The English, wherever they went, established their military, civil and health services as well as judicial system.

Here, in 1674, the English established a factory.

The English could not make that final spurt, establish dominance and impose their demands for the marriage.

The English established each as colonial ports in the 17th century.

The English established the first world championship, in the 1920's, and have developed a syllabus and society of teachers.

With this success, the English had established a regional dominance which in some respects would last a hundred years.