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Jan 1, 1000
High Middle Ages Begin
The Time Span From Year 1000-1300 Wheere Europe Became More Politically Organized. -
Jan 1, 1095
Crusades Begin
Holy Crusades Sanctioned By The Catholic Church Against Muslims/Etc. Begin. -
Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta Was Signed And Approved By King John. It Was The First Time A Ruler In The Middle Ages Was Forced To Limit Power. -
Jan 1, 1309
The Catholic Church Moves
THe Catholic Church Moves To France Causing Outrage Amongst Catholics All Over. This Time Period Was Nick-Named "The Babylonian Captivity," And Was Called So Due To The Story Of The Babylonian captivity. It ended in 1377. -
Jan 1, 1321
Dante Alighierri Writes, "The Divine Comedy"
Dante Alighierri Writes "The Divine Comedy," An Epic Poem Which Is Seen As One Of The Greatest Works Of World Literature. -
Jan 1, 1337
Hundred Years War Begins
The Beginning Of A Series Of Conflicts Between THe French And The British -
Jan 1, 1340
Black Death
A Plague Known As Black Death Sweeps Through Europe Killing Over 25 Million -
Jan 1, 1350
The Renaissance Begins
The Renaiisance Began In 1350, And With It Brought The Sprread Of Art, Music, Ideas, Etc. It Is Considered The Bridge Between Middle Ages And Modern Times. -
May 6, 1412
Joan Of Arc's Birth
Joan Of Arc Was Born In Domrémy-la-Pucelle, France. She Led The French To Many Victories Against The British During The Hundred Years War. -
Jan 1, 1434
The Medicis Rise To Power
A Wealthy Family Of Bankers/Etc. Who Took Political Power In Florence, Italy. They Were Patrons Of The Arts And Held Power For A Long Amount Of Time. -
Jan 1, 1492
Columbus Reaches The New World
Christopher Columbus Lands In The New World, Marking The Land To Spain Which Will Lead To Colonization And Trade Through The Caribbean And New World. -
Jan 1, 1517
Protestant Reformantion Begins
The Reformation Allowing Non-Catholic Chirstians To Practice Their Faith And Transate THe Bible In To Common Venacular. -
Jan 1, 1519
Hernan Cotres Conquers The Aztecs
Hernan Cortes Defeats The Aztec Empire In Modern Day mexico And Marks The Beginning Of The Destruction Of Civilizations By Foreign Countries WithThe Use Of Guns, Germs, And Steel. -
England Defeats The Spanish Armada
England Is Able To Defeat A The Spanish Armada, A Fleet Of Ships 130 Ships Sent By King Phillip II Of Spain In Response To British Privateers Attacking Spanish Ships. -
The French Revolution Officially Begins
The People Of France Revolt Against King Louis XVI And The French Govenrment Sending The Country Into Turmoil. In 1799, It Is Ended With Napolean Becoming Ruler/Emperor Of France.