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The fall of Roman empire led to Europe being free from a single power. The effects that took place almost immediately was the breakdown of trade, this is because the roman roads no longer maintained the movement of goods across the continent. -
The creation of Islamic culture became a universal faith for all people. it also was one of the fastest spreading cultures ever. -
Charlemagne being crowned king was significant because he helped unifying the people, and spreading Christianity to the regions he conquered. -
This was important because to he overthrew Harold Godwinson and spread Norman culture throughout England. He also he later made the creation of the domesday book to keep his country in check. The image above shows the Bayeux tapestry a secondary source made in the 11th century. It depicts the events of the battle of Hastings including the war itself, supposedly how king Harold died and the clothes/amour of that time -
The first crusades importance was that it stopped the spread of Islam keeping them in check and the Christians took Jerusalem taking control of the holy lands. -
The image depicts an original section of the magna carta held in the British library. It is important because it is the first document to say the king is not above the law and guaranteed the rights to individuals for a fair trial. Written in Latin it was created on 15 of june 1215. -
The major effects that the Hundred years war was the loss of English held territory in France except Calais.
Secondly, English treasury almost went bankrupt and a large amount of deaths on both sides. -
The Black death killed a third of Europe's population and also led to some improvements in medicine. -
Joan of Arc became a symbol for the French during the hundred years war and a symbol of freedom and independence. She also stopped an English attempt to take ore lands. -
The Medici Family had helped to fund the renaissance and laid the foundation for art and culture to thrive. Furthermore, they created the famous Medici bank located in Italy.