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476
Fall of the Western Roman Empire
Many factors had started to break down the Roman Empire, but most notably the Germanic tribes of the Goths fled from the Huns to take refuge in the empire. Political corruption and overspending on military had also broke down this empire. -
771
Charlemagne Becomes King of the Franks
Charlemagne is famously known for founding the Holy Roman Empire and spreading Christianity across Europe. He had also built schools and reinforced education because he believed that education could bring his kingdom together. He had also protected Pope Leo III when Leo was receiving threats from enemies. -
1080
Pope Gregory VII Excommunicates Henry IV
An Italian monk named Hildebrand became Pope Gregory VII, and he believed that the emperor should not have power over the church. Henry and Pope Gregory argued over who should get power until Pope Gregory excommunicates Henry. Without his power, Henry goes to Pope Gregory, waiting for him for three days until he finally forgave Henry. -
1096
The First Crusade
Around 150,000 people had joined the crusades, which were just composed of untrained men, women, and children. Many people died on their journey to the Middle East, but they had backup trained armies, going by land and sea. Although there were many setbacks to the crusades they had an excellent strategy, which was to take the Muslims by surprise. As a result, they had won the crusades. -
Period: 1096 to 1272
The Crusades
The crusades were a series of battles sometimes directed by the Church in order to reclaim many parts of land and spread Christianity. They would bring many important historical events, good or bad. The best known Crusades would be when the Crusaders went to Jerusalem to try and reclaim what was considered ¨The Holy Land.¨ -
1212
The Children's Crusade
The Children's Crusade attracted many people throughout France and Germany, most commonly poor people of all ages. Sadly, most of them never got further than Italy. Several more crusades followed afterward, but they were slowly forced out of the Holy Land. -
1215
King John Signs the Magna Carta
King John, son of Henry II became King of England in 1199. In 1204, King John had lost control over his land, and in order to get them back, he raised an army that needed lots of money. In order to fund his armies, he decided to get that money from taxes. This would irritate the barons because of the amount of power he was showing. In 1215, they got tired of King John's behavior and created the Magna Carta and forced John to sign it. Because of this choice, it has become a good example of law. -
Period: May 24, 1337 to Oct 19, 1453
The Hundred Years' War
The Hundred Years' War was a series of conflicts between the English and the French. Starting in 1337 and ending in 1453, the battle has brought many famous events in history. -
1347
The Black Death
Starting in 1347 and ending in 1350, the plague ravaged Europe. Its spread was so rampant because of the filthy streets of the cities, overcrowded with people, rats, and fleas. They were also caused by trading ships in Europe. Today, they are now known to be caused by a bacteria called Yersinia pestis. -
1430
Joan of Arc is Captured
In 1340, Joan of Arc is captured and goes through a trial for heresy. Afterwards, she was burned at the stake at 19. She would also be a criminal for wearing men's clothing.