Middle Ages

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  • The fall of Western Roman Empire
    476

    The fall of Western Roman Empire

    The fall of the Western Roman Empire didn't just happen in a day it took a long time. They fell because it was hard to govern and the politicians and rulers became more corrupt overtime.
  • Charlemagne, the Emperor of Romans
    800

    Charlemagne, the Emperor of Romans

    Charlemagne was the king of the franks and the Christian emperor of the west. He was the son of Pepin short who was the ruler before him. He was known as a strong leader and a good administrator.
  • The First Crusade is decreed
    1095

    The First Crusade is decreed

    In the first crusade many events took place. The Christians and Muslims fought in battle to restore the land to God.
  • Magna Carta is signed
    1215

    Magna Carta is signed

    The Magna Carter was considered the first that guaranteed the rights of a normal citizen.
  • Period: 1315 to 1317

    The Great Famine

    During the Great Famine there was a disease that travelled through all the crops and plants. This resulted in hunger and migration,
  • Period: 1348 to 1350

    The Black Death

    The Black Death was a horrific pandemic that killed many people. The Black Death disease was caused by bacterium that is carried around by rodents.
  • Period: 1378 to 1417

    The Great Schism

    The Great Schism was basically the expansion of Christianity. The main faction of Christianity was split into two parts. One was the Roman Catholic and the other was the Eastern Orthodox.