500AD-1500AD

  • Period: 500 to Dec 31, 1500

    Middle Ages

  • Norman Conquest
    Oct 14, 1066

    Norman Conquest

    Duke William II of Normandy took over England from King Harold II of England at the Battle of Hastings.
  • 1st Crusade
    Jul 15, 1099

    1st Crusade

    After the 2nd assault the Christians take over the power of Jerusalem.
  • 2nd Crusade
    Dec 1, 1145

    2nd Crusade

    It was the 2nd crusade from Europe, Pope Eugene III announced it, and the 2nd crusade was the first to have European leaders take over it.
  • 3rd Crusade
    May 1, 1189

    3rd Crusade

    From 1189-1192 European leaders attempted to reconquer Jerusalem from Saladin. It was highly reproductive, but later failed.
  • Magna Carta
    Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    A document signed by King John of England that gave 37 laws for the people to follow. It was used as inspiration for the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
  • Model Parliament
    Nov 13, 1295

    Model Parliament

    Edward I set up a Parliament which involved representatives more than clergy and aristocracy. These people helped Edward gain support for his country against Wales, France, and Scotland, rven though the Parliament did not pass.
  • The Start to the Hundred Years War
    May 24, 1337

    The Start to the Hundred Years War

    Philip VI took Guienne from the English, which was the start to the Hundred Years War.
  • Bubonic Plague
    Nov 1, 1348

    Bubonic Plague

    Also known as the "Black Death". It was a disease spread from fleas and mice, that reached London in 1348. It killed 1/3 of the population within just 2 years.
  • Great Schism
    Jul 9, 1378

    Great Schism

    The Great Schism in 1378 was when the Catholic Church split after a Pope stepped down. All of the sudden two men were battling to become the next Pope, which led to a 68 year controversy, finally they united on one Pope.
  • The End of the Hundred Years War
    Nov 17, 1453

    The End of the Hundred Years War

    The Hundred Years War ended when the English were driven out of Northen France and France had a victory at the Battle of Castillon.
  • Charlemagne crowned Emperor in Rome

    Charlemagne crowned Emperor in Rome

    On Christmas Day in the year 800AD, Charlemagne becomes Emperor in Rome. For the next 14 years he builds you education, before he dies in 814AD.