Battle of Hastings

  • Oct 10, 732

    Battle of Tours

    Christianity remained Europes major religion.
  • Oct 14, 1066

    The Battle of Hastings

    William the Conqueror defeated Harold and his foot soldiers. William brought feaudalism.
  • Feb 25, 1096

    The Crusades

    1096-1204. England wanted to get Jerusalem.
  • Feb 25, 1154

    English Common Law

    1154-1189. Established 2 juries. Utilizedthe law courts to increase power.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Took away some kings powers. King was forced to sign magna cata.
  • May 1, 1233

    Inquisition

    Ended heresy,convents people to catholic.
  • Jun 1, 1267

    Thomas Aquinas

    Scholaticisms champion. Combined church ideas with Aristotle.
  • Jun 1, 1267

    Francis of Assisi

    Francis helped the poor.
  • May 1, 1295

    Parliament

    Helped kings pass laws. Steps towards represenative government.
  • Feb 25, 1478

    Spanish Inquisition

    1478-1501. Spanish tried to torture people charged with heresy.