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Fight between the Normans and Saxons. Harold the Saxon, who claimed the throne, was killed, The Normans won.
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Pope Urban II started the crusades (holy war). The purpose of the crusades was to gain control of the Holy Land and Jerusalem. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crusades
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Alot of Learning took place during this time. Many writings were written in Latin, while some were written in VERNACULAR/Homeland language to keep things lively.
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John the brother of Richard the Lion hearted, took the throne and failed as a military leader. Also, lost alot of land. John was mean and took people/nobles money. English wrote document and made John sign it. This document guaranteed rights like no taxation with out representation, a jury trial, and protection of the laws.
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There were both economic and religious motives behind the crusades. Those hoped the gain property and others hoped to rid themselves of knights who fought each other.
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Edward I summoned two burgesses and two knights fom every country to serve in a legislative group, which was then called Parliament.
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A major french hero, Joan of Arc, defeated the English repeatedly and was the leader of the French Army leading the French to victory.
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A war between France and England. The King of England and the son of the French Princess claimed to be the ruler of France started the war. http://ehistory.osu.edu/osu/archive/hundredyearswar.cfm
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The Black Death was a disease that spread throughout Europe during the time period of 1340-1400. The plague killed 1/3 of Europe's population. Also the disease is carried by rats and when you get the disease round/circular patches form on your body.
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The Great Schism divided the council of constance.
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The Crusades increased trade in Europe. They also make mistrust to Muslims, Jews, and Christians
