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Oct 10, 732
Battle of Tours
Charles Martel and the Muslim army were at war. The battle kept Europe a Christian religion. -
Oct 14, 1066
Battle of Hastings
The battle was between William the Conqueror and Harold Godwinson. The batle brought feudalism and Europe's customs to England. -
May 18, 1096
Crusades
The reason for the first crusade was to regain the holy land. Pope Urban II influenced the people going on crusade and sent military technology. Constantinople was ravaged, trade was expanded in Europe, many Jews and Muslims were killed the church was encouraged to spread Christianity because of the crusades. -
Aug 16, 1100
Song of Roland
The poem is a heroic epic first written in French. Its about a brave knight fighting for Charlemagne that dies at war. -
Sep 23, 1122
Concordat of Worms
Concordat of Worms was the deal that only the Emperor could give bishops jobs in the Government. The deal was made by Pope innocent III, Gregory VVI, and Henry VI. -
Feb 17, 1154
English Comon Law
King Henry utilized law courts for power, established body of common law, and set up grand and trial juries. This increased the King's power and there was less chaos. -
Dec 5, 1184
Inquisition
In inquisition people were urged to confess heresy and told to ask for forgiveness of they were tortured. -
Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
King John signed the Magna Carta created by the Nobles of England. The Mgna Carta created the basis for the concept of Universal human rights, like trial by jury, no forced marriages, and limited power to Kings. -
Nov 13, 1295
Parliment
It was the first attempt at representive government by King Edward, knights, towns people, and high ranking noobles. -
Dec 7, 1346
Hundred Years War
The war settled the argument between Edward III and Henry V of who controlled France. England regained control of northern France.
