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Period: Mar 9, 700 to Mar 9, 1250
Early Middle Ages
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Oct 9, 1000
Leif Ericson discovers "Vinland"
Leif Ericson discovered "Vinland." This is important because he is the first person to step foot on North America. -
Mar 8, 1066
William the Conqueor wins the Battle of Hastings
William the Conqueor defeated all the combined English forces. Then after defeating them he declared all the land his; and crowned himself King. -
Nov 9, 1096
The First Crusade Begins
The first Crusade was directed by the Roman Catholic. Their first capture was the city of Jerusalem. -
Aug 5, 1100
Henry I is crowned King of England
Henry I succeeded his older brother as the King of England. He was crowned because his brother, Robert, died in the Crusade. -
Mar 8, 1212
The Children Crusades
There was a crusade that was lead by children. This crusade started in France and Germany. It was lead by teenagers and young people. -
May 10, 1215
King John signs Magna Carta
The English Nobles worried that King John was getting to powerful. So they made him sign the Magna Carta. They made this so that the King wouldn't abuse his power. -
The Pope crowns Charlemagne Emperor of Rome
Charlemagne helped the Pope from invaders twice. To show thanks to Charlemagne he made him the Emperor of Rome. -
Vikings first raid
The Vikings had given up on farming so they started to raid areas for what they needed. The first place that they raided was the eastern coast of England. -
Otto the Great becomes emperor of the Holy Empire
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Charlemagne Became King
Charlemagne was one of the most influential and power person in Europe. He was first crowned King of the Franks. He helped the Pope and was named Emperor of Rome. Then he beat the Lombard so bad that they crowned him King of them.
