Late Middle Ages

Reconquista in Spain

1050

The Reconquista in Spain was from 1050-1250. During the Reconquista in Spain, they were able to re-conquest more Christian territory. During this time they were able to grow there territory and also impact the people and the Late Middle Ages Era.

Norman Conquest of England

1066

The Norman conquest was a changing point in English history. The conquest linked England more closely with Continental Europe. This event was a turning point in history. Not only did England become closely linked with Europe, but this was also an event that helped characterize the Late Middle Ages for their potential in being successful.

Investiture Controversy

1075

The Investiture controversy was the most important conflict between secular and religious powers in medieval Europe. In my eyes, I see this as a political and cultural event that characterized the Late Middle Ages.

The Crusades

1096

All of the Crusades occurred from 1096 to 1291. Throughout the Crusades, they were able to strengthen power and territory. Each Crusade was an event that helped characterize the Late Middle Ages in a positive but also negative way.

Magna Carta

1215

Magna Carta, which means "The Greater Charter" is one of the most important documents in history. I think it is important to know that at first, this wasn't something beneficial. Over time, there started to be positive things that came from this. Resulting in the Magna Carta helping characterize the Late Middle Ages.

The Emergence of Parliament

1295

In this time period, everyone was looking for some type of structure. The development of parliament was developed in 1295. This was an institution of great importance in the development of representative government. This was a new political stance that helped characterize the Late Middle Ages in a positive way.

Hundred Years' War

1337

The Hundred Years' War was a series of conflicts from 1337 to 1453. Throughout all of these events, they were able to learn from mistakes and also grow from success. This helped shape the Late Middle Ages.

Black Death

1347

The Black Death was a devastating global epidemic of bubonic plague that struck Europe and Asia in the mid-1300s. The Black Death shocked the people. They had to work together to get through the pandemic. They had to come together to get through a tragedy in the Late Middle Ages.

The Great Schism

1378

The Great Schism began in 1378 and lasted until the end in 1417. The Great Schism split the main faction of Christianity into two divisions, Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox. When they split, this was a new characteristic of the Late Middles Ages.

Joan of Arc

1412

Joan of Arc was a popular figure. She was someone that fought for what she believed in, instead of fighting for popularity or money. Her powerful personality shocked the people. She was able to encourage others to fight for what she believed in. Joan of Arc was something that helped shape and characterize the Late Middle Ages.