Middle ages CAT

Fall of the Roman Empire

476

the fall of the Roman Empire was the loss of central political control. Barbarian's invaded the Empires border

Battle of Hastings

1066

King Harold 2 defended his realm from Norman invasion forces of William Duke of Normandy. King Harold 5000 troops were no match for Williams 15,000. Williams victory led to the introduction of the common law.

Domesday book was completed

1085

the Domesday book was a book that contained England's earliest public record. the book contained the results of the 'Great Survey'.

The First Crusade is decreed

1095

The first Crusade was a religious war. in 1095 Western European forces were sent to capture the said Holy land Jerusalem. The first Crusade was important because the land needed to be taken from Islamic rule.

Thomas Becket was murdered

1170

in 1170 Thomas Becket was murdered. Thomas Becket was a English Archbishop and Martyr. Thomas Becket was a close friend of King Henry the 2 but had a argument that resulted in Thomas Becket's brutal murder.

Magna Carta is signed

1215

King John singed the Magna Carta in 1215 in front of a group of rebellious barons. The Magna Carta was the first document to put into writing that the king and his government was not above the law.

the battle of Bannockburn

1314

the Scottish leader Robert 1 defeated the English under Edward the 2. the Scottish men were outnumbered three to one but still managed to win. the battle of Bannockburn was important because the Scottish people initiated a new form of warfare Infantry not cavalry.

The Black Death arrives in Britain

1348

the black death was a deadly disease that was transferred by rats and fleas. Some of the symptoms of the black plague were lumps in the groin or armpits and black spots on the arms or thighs. people died within 3 days without any signs of fever.

The Peasants Revolt

1381

The Peasants Revolt was the first great popular rebellion in English. The peasants revolted because of the high taxation and demanding pay for wages. The peasants revolt ended when the rebels were crushed by the militant bishop of Norwich, Henry le Despenser.

Richard III is defeated at the battle of Bosworth

1485

Richard III led a mounted cavalry charge against Henry Tudor in an attempt to kill him and end the conflict. During the fighting Richard III was surrounded by Tudor's supporters who cut him down.