My Religion Conflict Timeline

1st Crusade launched

Nov 27, 1095

During the crusade, knights and peasants from many nations of Western Europe travlled over land and by sea, first to Constantinople and then towards Jerusalem, as crusaders; the peasants greatly outnumbered the knights. Peasant and knights were split into separate armies; however, because the peasants were not as well-trained in combat as knights, their army failed to reach Jerusalem.

The Second Crusade

Jun 9, 1145

The 2nd crusade was announced by Pope Eugene III and was the first to be led by European kings like Louis VII of France. The crusade was a failure.

Saladin retakes the city of Jerusalem

Oct 2, 1187

The Muslim general captured the hoy city. Muslim immediately clambered up and removed the cross that the Crusaders had mounted on the cupola of the Dome of the Rock.

The Third and Last Crusade

Aug 10, 1189

The 3rd crusade was launched by the European kings in an attempt to recapture the Holy Lands, but they failed.

Siege of Acre

Apr 8, 1302

In 1302 the Muslims would launched an attack on the Crusader-controlled city of Acre. While there, the Muslims destroyed the towers and massacred the townspeople. This battle was very important as it marked the end of the Crusader movement. This is was the last piece that Holy Roman Empire controlled of the Holy land, as well as the last piece they lost.

Turks Take Constantinople

May 29, 1453

The Turks end their seige on Constantinople and claim it as theirs.

9/11 Attack

Sep 11, 2001

Terrorists hijack planes and crash them into the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan, killing thousands and forever scaring the city.

Operation Iraqi Freedom

Mar 20, 2003

The U.S invades to overthrow the terrorist sponsoring led Saddam Hiussim