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410
the fall of the western roman empire
the west was severely shaken in 410 when the city of Rome was plundered by the Visigoths which was a wandering nation of Germanic people from the northeast. -
610
The formation of Islam
Islam originated in Mecca and Medina at the start of the 7th century. -
Sep 10, 732
Battle of the tours
Battle of Tours also called Battle of Poitiers, victory won by Charles Martel the de facto ruler of the Frankish kingdoms over Muslim invaders from Spain. The battlefield cannot be exactly located, but it was fought in Tours and Poitiers -
800
Charlemagne became emperor.
Charlemagne was crowned "emperor of romans" leading to the restoration of the roman empire in the west for the first time. -
843
treaty of vendrun.
the treaty of Verdun divided the Frankish Empire into three kingdoms among the surviving sons of the emperor Louis. -
Period: Aug 15, 1096 to Aug 12, 1099
The first crusade
the crusades were organized by the Europeans also known as the Christians after the Muslims were killing great masses of the Europe's and controlling their land this caused the first crusade -
Aug 15, 1215
Magna Carta Libertatum
the magna carta was document that guaranteed English political liberties. -
Period: 1337 to 1453
The hundred-year war
the hundred-year war was a struggle between England and France in the 14th-15th century. they came into an argument over a series of issues including English territorial possessions in France and the succession of the French throne. -
Period: 1346 to 1352
The black death
the black death was a dangerous disease caused by bacteria which infected fleas which spread onto animals such as rodents. soon enough it was spread to humans causing it to spread rapidly killing almost half the population. -
1492
Colombus discovers America
after sailing the Atlantic Ocean Columbus discovered land and which is now known as America.