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476
The Fall of the Western Roman Empire
The fall of the Western Roman Empire is considered as the beginning of the middle ages. -
May 4, 732
Charles the Hammer and the Battle Tours
Charles Martel defearted the Moorish invaders which stopped the Isalm invaders and their exspansion into western Europe. -
May 4, 800
Charlemagne, the Roman Emperor
In 800, Charlemagne was crowned Emperor of Romans. -
May 4, 900
Muslim Invaders change Strategy
Muslims change their strategy to small, fast raids in Southern France and Italy. -
May 4, 1066
The Battle of Hastings
William the Conqueror defeated the last Anglo-Saxon kaing Harold II -
May 4, 1212
Children's Crusade
Two groups from Germany and France set off a crusade in the Holy land. This group was made up of children. They wanted to take Jerusalem for the Christians -
May 4, 1215
Declaration of Magna Carta
The Magna Carta Liberation was first issued in 1215. This is considered to be the first step towards the constitutional goverment of England. -
May 4, 1315
The Great Famine
All of northern Europe suffered from the great famine. Hundreds of people died of hunger and diseases -
May 4, 1337
Hundred Years War
This war was between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France. This war continued until 1453. -
May 4, 1348
The Black Death
The Black Death was a plague that killed huge masses. It reduced the econmic and political of power of kingdoms in Europe.