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476
The Decline of The Western Roman Empire
The last Western Roman Emperor, Romulus Augustulus, was removed from power. This is important because it started the Middle Ages. -
622
The Development of Islam
Muhammad left Mecca and went to Menina. -
732
Battle in Tours
At the Battle of Tours near Poitiers, France, Frankish leader Charles Martel, a Christian, defeats a large army of Spanish Moors, halting the Muslim advance into Western Europe. -
800
Charlemagne Gained the Emperor Status
Pope Leo the III installed Charles the Great as emperor. -
843
Treaty of Verdun
The three sons of Louis the Pious partitioned the Frank Empire among themselves. -
1096
First Crusade Ever
A military offensive against Islam was launched in an effort to retake former Christian areas. There was a siege on Jerusalem -
1216
Libertatum Magna Carta
King John of England has signed it. People were given some rights; nobody is exempt from the law. -
1337
The beginning of The Hundred Years' War
The Hundred Years' War was between the Kingdoms of France and England it lasted until 1453 -
1347
Black Death
Around one third of the European population died. -
1492
America is discovered by Christopher Columbus
Initially, he led an expedition to Asia.