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Charlemagne crowned emperor

Dec 25, 800

Charlemagne crowned emperor - Charlemagne crowing of emperor set the president that the Pope crowned the emperor. It also set in motion the empire that would dictate Europe for next 1200 years

Treaty of Verdun

Aug 1, 843

The treaty of Verdun split Charlemagne empire between his three sons and create modern Europe Countries. West Francia became France, East Francia became Germany and Austria, and Middle Francia become all the countries in between. (BENELUX, Alsace, Switzerland, and Northern Italy) This still how Europe is slit up today.

Great Schism

Jul 16, 1054

The great Schism Split the orthodox and catholic. Was the result of long standing tension between the church in Rome and Constantinople over Papal supremacy and Pentarchy and other doctrinal and political disputes. It was important as it split the church in two and created political division between east and western Europe.

Norman conquest of England

Aug 28, 1066

Norman conquest of England - Well first there is that made England a claimant to the French throne which would come back in the 100 years' war. Changed the English language introducing French words into English.

First Crusade is launched

Jan 1, 1095

First Crusade is launched- This event was unimportant. It was one of many Christian response to Muslim military expansion. IT would start a back and forf for 200 years

Magna Carta

Jun 15, 1215

This was the first ever time that rights were given from the king. This set many presidents in England and started the idea of liberalism in England.

Beginning of the Hundred Years’ War

May 24, 1337

This was Edward III of England pushing a claim on the French throne. This started one of the longest wars in history and cemented the rivalry between England and France.

Black Death

Jan 1, 1347

Note: Only years is provided. Well this plague desisted Europe but mainly started the end of the feudal system. After this Slow more rights were given to peasants.

Battle of Agincourt

Oct 25, 1415

This battle was a victory for the English. The end result was the henry got back to Calais. Other than that this battle while major didn't change the course of the 100 years' war that would resulted in a French victory and England losing all but Calais territory in mainland Europe

Gutenberg invents printing press

Jan 1, 1439

Again the only year is given to when it was invented. This allowed the cheaper copying of books and literature and caused an explosion of written material and allowed common people to have access to literature