The Middle Ages

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  • 476

    The Fall of Western Roman Empire

    It is believed that the Western Empires' fall was due to the decline. The Western Roman Empire failed to enforce his rule and therefore resulted in the territory being devided into several polities. And so, this is now known as 'The Fall of Western Roman Empire'.
  • 800

    Charlemagne, the Emperor of Romans

    Charlemagne, also known as charles or Karl was a Medieval emperor. He spent most of his reign indulged in warfare so that he could accomplish his goals. His goals were to unite the Germanic people into one kingdom and to make his servants christians. Soon after he became king, he conquered the lombrads and then started a three-decade-long series of battles. https://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages/charlemagne
  • 1095

    The First Crusade is decreed

    The first Crusade occured in 1095CE, it was basically the first number of crusades that tried to conquer the Holy Land.
  • 1215

    Magna Carta is signed

    The Magna Carta was signed by King John of England. The Magna Carta was signed as a peace traity between King John and his subjects. It stated that all his subjects must obey the law.
  • Period: 1315 to 1317

    The Great Famine

    The Great Famine was caused because the lack of the potato crops. Without the potato crops, the people could not get their nutrition and so bloomed a disease by the name of 'Late Blight'.
  • Period: 1348 to 1350

    The Black Death

    The Black Death is believed to have started with the plague. It killed thousands of people in the mid-1300's.
  • Period: 1350 to 1417

    The Great Schism

    The Great Schism occured because of religous beliefs, political and social influences.