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476
Fall of the Roman Empire
The fall of the Roman Empire. Rome had ruled much of Europe. Much of the land fell into confusion, local kings and rulers tried to grab power leading to the beginning of the Middle ages. - Ember -
Period: 476 to 1500
Middle Ages
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481
King of Franks
Clovis becomes King of the Franks. He united most of the Frankish tribes that were apart of the Roman province of Gaul. - Brandon -
732
Battle of Tours
Battle of Tours. The Franks defeat the muslims turning back Islam from Europe. - Chloe -
835
Vikings
Vikings from the Scandinavian lands invade Northern Europe.-Brandon -
896
Alfred
Alfred the Great, King of England, turns back the Vikings. - Braylen -
1096
First Crusade
Start of the First Crusade. The Crusades were wars between the Holy Roman Empire and Muslims over Holy Land. - Ember -
1215
Magna Carta
Magna Carta is signed by King John of England. Document that gave people some rights and said the king was not above the law. - Braylen -
1337
Hundred Years War
The Hundred Years War begins between France and England for the French throne. - Chloe -
1444
Renaissance
German inventor Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press. Signals the start of the Renaissance. - Ember -
1453
End of Roman Empire
Ottoman Empire captures Constantinople leading to the end of the Eastern Roman Empire - Chloe