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Period: 500 to Dec 31, 1500
Middle Ages
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Oct 14, 1066
Norman Conquest
Duke William II of Normandy took over England from King Harold II of England at the Battle of Hastings. -
Jul 15, 1099
1st Crusade
After the 2nd assault the Christians take over the power of Jerusalem. -
Dec 1, 1145
2nd Crusade
It was the 2nd crusade from Europe, Pope Eugene III announced it, and the 2nd crusade was the first to have European leaders take over it. -
May 1, 1189
3rd Crusade
From 1189-1192 European leaders attempted to reconquer Jerusalem from Saladin. It was highly reproductive, but later failed. -
Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
A document signed by King John of England that gave 37 laws for the people to follow. It was used as inspiration for the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. -
Nov 13, 1295
Model Parliament
Edward I set up a Parliament which involved representatives more than clergy and aristocracy. These people helped Edward gain support for his country against Wales, France, and Scotland, rven though the Parliament did not pass. -
May 24, 1337
The Start to the Hundred Years War
Philip VI took Guienne from the English, which was the start to the Hundred Years War. -
Nov 1, 1348
Bubonic Plague
Also known as the "Black Death". It was a disease spread from fleas and mice, that reached London in 1348. It killed 1/3 of the population within just 2 years. -
Jul 9, 1378
Great Schism
The Great Schism in 1378 was when the Catholic Church split after a Pope stepped down. All of the sudden two men were battling to become the next Pope, which led to a 68 year controversy, finally they united on one Pope. -
Nov 17, 1453
The End of the Hundred Years War
The Hundred Years War ended when the English were driven out of Northen France and France had a victory at the Battle of Castillon. -
Charlemagne crowned Emperor in Rome
On Christmas Day in the year 800AD, Charlemagne becomes Emperor in Rome. For the next 14 years he builds you education, before he dies in 814AD.
