Western Europe Timeline

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  • 476

    Fall of Roman Empire

    Fall of Roman Empire
    The Roman Empire fell because of countless invasions and poor defense of cities. They were outnumbered, and overpowered.
  • Period: 476 to 1500

    Middle Ages

    Started with the fall of the Roman Empire. Ended around the 15th century.
  • Period: 1100 to 1300

    Crusades

    Series of religious wars sanctioned by the Latin Church. Quest to take back the "holy land".
  • Period: 1100 to 1300

    Crusades

    Series of religious wars sanctioned by the Latin church. aimed to take back the "holy land".
  • Period: 1300 to

    The Renaissance

    Considered to be the most influential time period in European history. Regarded as the cultural bridge between the Middle Ages and modern history. Considered as an "art movement".
  • Period: 1500 to

    Protestant Reformation

    The secession from the Catholic church in the 16th century. Martin Luther led the reformation.
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    Age of Enlightenment

    A period in which technology skyrocketed, and people began to revolutionize science, math, and critical thinking. Many practices wouldn't be what they are today wothout this period.
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    Industrial Revolution

    Period in which technology and industry surged. Factories provided job opportunities and products became cheap.
  • Period: to

    French Revolution

    Government failure to protect the citizens of France, Marie Antoinette is guillotined. Government is poor due to American Revolution.
  • Period: to

    WW1

    War fought by many countries, started by Germany. Most fighting took place in Europe.
  • Period: to

    WW2

    War fought by many countries. Started by Germany in 1939, Ended by America in 1945.
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    Cold War

    Long standoff between countries after WW2. Increased tension due to the threat of nuclear warfare and struggle for power.

  • NATO

    NATO
    Formation of alliances by the US and all it's allies.

  • Warsaw Pact

    Warsaw Pact
    Created by the opposing allies(soviet union), during the Cold War.

  • Fall of Berlin Wall

    Fall of Berlin Wall
    Prohibited citizens from traveling from east to west Germany. The United States, Great Britain and France refused Khrushchev's demands to withdraw from Berlin and he ordered the building of the Berlin Wall.

  • Collapse of the Soviet Union

    Collapse of the Soviet Union
    Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as president, Boris Yeltsin is now president. Cold war officially ends.

  • Creation of the EU

    Creation of the EU
    An alliance of the european nations through politics and government.