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800
Charlemagne is crowned emperor by Pope Leo III
Charlemagne was the first ever ruler from Western Europe.
He founded the Holy Roman Empire and saw peace and harmony throughout his kingdom.
He made sure Christianity did not go extinct in Western Europe.
He abandoned the gold currency and put out silver currency throughout the continent hence making trade easier.
He also took power away from nobles and allowed peasants to commerce according to livescience.com.
He became known as the father of Europe according to history.com. -
850
The three-field crop rotation system spreads across Europe
The three field crop rotation system was that two fields were used in one year and one of the fields is left alone to become fertile again.
The three field crop rotation system was important to reduce the risk of famine and crop failure according to brittanica.com. This ensured high-chance of high-quality crops all the time.
Due to the increase of good quality crops, more crops were able to be sold hence benefiting the economy and encouraged money circulation. -
1066
Duke of Normandy defeats Harold Godwinson and established his rule over England.
Duke of Normandy brings in feudalism to Medieval England. Feudalism is where the lord of the land gives the knight land in return for an oath to protect him and remain faithful and loyal to him.
Duke of Normandy also built a series of imposing castles like the Tower of London which is still a popular tourist attraction. The tower of London was also used as a jail in some cases.
Duke of Normandy also bought in Motte and Bailey castles which were very popular at that time. -
1085
The Doomsday Book/Domesday Book was written under the order of William the Conqueror (Duke of Normandy)
The Doomsday Book was a survey of land valuation, who owns it, how it is being used and how it changed since Norman conquest (1066).
The Doomsday book is the most complete survey of the pre-industrial society anywhere and anytime in the world. This allowed later generations to understand how the political and economics worked during that time.
The Doomsday book allowed the king to make adjustments to the taxes and allowed him to administer the country far better with the knowledge. -
1095
The Christians set out for the First Crusades
The First Crusade was the starting of the interaction (either friendly or violent) between religions according to historycrunch.com. Till this date the conflict between the two religions (Christianity and Islam) is because of the Crusades.
The Crusades also increased the strength of the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic kings according to historycrunch.com. This went back and forth couple of times.
The First Crusades also promoted and encouraged people to fight for the will of god. -
Jun 15, 1215
King John signs the Magna Carta after being forced to by his barons in order for him to continue his reign.
Magna Carta is a document guaranteeing the basic rights of people.
The Magna Carta was the first step towards a constitutional England said thefinertimes.com.
The Magna Carta said that no one can be arrested or punished without cause. It paved the path for basic human rights according to theimportantsite.com.
The Magna Carta said that no one was above the law, not even royalty and the king cannot take whatever he desires according to theimportantsite.com. -
Period: 1337 to 1453
The 100 years' war between England and France occurs
The hundred years war saw the end of feudalism and bought on a new social reform according to Brittanica.com. This happened because of the burning of resources for no obvious gain from both parties.
The hundred years war saw massive death and destruction to both sides of the war.
The war left England virtually bankrupt and France had conquered all over France other than Calais.
Trade also declined especially English wool.
Weaponry and usage of it had enhanced following the war. -
Period: 1347 to 1352
Black Death spreads from Asia and throughout Europe in a matter of years.
The Black Death was a devastating plague which travelled from Asia to Europe via a ship. Since it landed no city escaped. Cities who remained safe implemented quarantines.
The Black Death killed somewhere near 30 to 60 percent of the population (75 to 200 million lives) according to historycrunch.com
The Black Death was one of the primary causes for feudalism to become inactive in Medieval Europe.
The Black Death helped us understand the importance of quarantine and hygienic habits. -
1381
Peasant uprising and revolts
The peasants revolt was a riot held by many peasants who opposed the poll tax rule. They beheaded the people responsible for poll tax. In turn the leader of the rebels was brutally cut.
The peasant revolt was a sign to show the weakening of the church and feudalism.
The peasants revolt happened because of the unpopular poll tax implemented in 1380, a year before.
After the violent peasant's revolt, no king ever tried to implement poll tax on the Medieval population. -
1436
Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press which revolutionizes the following centuries.
The printing press was a great way to share knowledge and give opinions quickly and in high numbers simultaneously.
The printing press was a way to share knowledge quicker than ever before. The printing press allowed mass production at really fast rates.
The printing press was used to print the Bible hence expanding the rule of the Church and further strengthening it by allowing people to understand about Christianity according to thegreatcoursedaily.com.