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Period: 701 to
Feudalism
Feudalism was the standard social structure during Medieval Times.
It occurred from the 8th to the 15th century, with various reasons, including the bubonic plague and the Hundred Years' War.
Ended in 1660 with formal eradication using Tenures Abolition Act. -
800
Crowning of Charlemagne
Crowned the emperor of romans by Pope Leo II
Resulted in creation of Holy Roman Empire -
1066
The Battle of Hastings
Battle between Normans and Anglo-Saxons
William the Conqueror won against King Harold II -
Period: 1096 to 1300
The Crusades
Stopped expansion of Muslim states
Religions fought to gain control over Holy Land -
1250
Magna Carta
Document that consisted of law and principles that everyone must follow
Got rid of trial by ordeal and ensured that no one was killed or tortured -
1314
The Battle of Bannockburn
Battle between King of Scots and King of England
King of Scots won against Kind Edward II -
Period: 1347 to 1351
The Black Death
Pandemic of bubonic plague in Europe
Spread through rodents and fleas -
1381
The Peasants' Revolt
Revolt against unbelievably high poll tax
Led by Wat Tyler but failed to prove their point -
1453
The Fall of Constantinople
Sultan Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire breached Constantinople, leading to the end of the Byzantine Empire
In later years, Constantinople was renamed Istanbul by the Ottoman Turks. -
Period: 1454 to 1487
Wars of the Roses
Series of civil wars for control over English throne
Resulted in Henry Todor defeating King Richard III