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Oct 14, 1066
Battle Of Hastings
Fight between the Normans and Saxons. Harold the Saxon, who claimed the throne, was killed, The Normans won. -
Period: Oct 1, 1096 to Oct 1, 1270
Crusades
Pope Urban II started the crusades (holy war). The purpose of the crusades was to gain control of the Holy Land and Jerusalem. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crusades -
Dec 21, 1100
Learning and Writing
Alot of Learning took place during this time. Many writings were written in Latin, while some were written in VERNACULAR/Homeland language to keep things lively. -
Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
John the brother of Richard the Lion hearted, took the throne and failed as a military leader. Also, lost alot of land. John was mean and took people/nobles money. English wrote document and made John sign it. This document guaranteed rights like no taxation with out representation, a jury trial, and protection of the laws. -
Dec 1, 1270
Motives Behind the Crusades
There were both economic and religious motives behind the crusades. Those hoped the gain property and others hoped to rid themselves of knights who fought each other. -
Nov 19, 1295
Parliament is formed in England
Edward I summoned two burgesses and two knights fom every country to serve in a legislative group, which was then called Parliament. -
Aug 5, 1337
FRANCE WINS THE WAR (JOAN OF ARC)
A major french hero, Joan of Arc, defeated the English repeatedly and was the leader of the French Army leading the French to victory. -
Period: Oct 1, 1337 to Oct 1, 1453
Hundred Years' War
A war between France and England. The King of England and the son of the French Princess claimed to be the ruler of France started the war. http://ehistory.osu.edu/osu/archive/hundredyearswar.cfm -
Period: Oct 1, 1340 to Oct 1, 1400
Bubonic Plague~Black Death
The Black Death was a disease that spread throughout Europe during the time period of 1340-1400. The plague killed 1/3 of Europe's population. Also the disease is carried by rats and when you get the disease round/circular patches form on your body.
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Nov 19, 1414
The Great Schism
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Effects of the Crusades
The Crusades increased trade in Europe. They also make mistrust to Muslims, Jews, and Christians
