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The fall of Rome marked the begining of the MIddle Ages. This all began when everything started to go bad such as the spread of disease and war.
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Germanic tribes such as the Franks dominate Western Europe, carving the region into small kingdoms.
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Emperor Justinian sends forces to conquer North Africa and Italy as well as southern tip of Spain.
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Plague affecting all urban areas of Mediterranean Basin.
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Maya civilization thrives in the Americas.
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At the battle of Tours, Christian armies stop the Muslim advance into Europe.
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The European economy begins to recover. The growth of trade and towns are signs of this revival.
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William invaded and conquered England. He defeated King Harold who was killed at the battle of Hastings. William brought feudalism and culture from France to England.
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The first crusade is launched.
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The second crusade began but was considered a failure.
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The third crusade began and was considered the most successful. Christians recieved certain privileges from the Turkish Ruler, Saladin.
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The Dominican and Franciscan orders of Christian friars are founded.
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The fourth crusade began but wasn't much of a success considering the fact that the main goal wasn't reached. this crusade which was the last crusade that occured ended in the crusadersa burning cities and being abandoned.
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Rebels didnt approve of King John but there was no other rulers to take his place. They decided to have him sign the Magna Carta.
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Acre, the last Christian city in the Near East, was lost to the Turks. That incident cause the crusades to come to an end.
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Edward III of England declares war on France since he feels he should also be king of that country. The fighting continues on and off until about 1453.
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The black plague spread to England and Europe. This was very deadly and every 1 out of 5 people would die if they caught it. It was first spread by a population of rats that had fleas.
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Chalemagne is crowned emperor by the pope and begins to unite much of the Western Europe into a Christian empire.
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Viking raiders plunge much of Europe into disorder, contributing to the emergence if European feudalism.
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Pepin II's victory over Neustrian mayor; that was someething his family established in Francia.
