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Rome was sacked by Germanic people and the Roman Empire came to an end.
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Germanic tribes such as the Franks dominate Western Europe, carving the region into small kingdoms.
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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 the Conquerer completes the Norman Conquest of England.
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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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Christian's launch the First Crusade.
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Second Crusade was launched. This crusade is genarally considered to have been a failure.
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The Dominican and Franciscan orders of Christian friars are founded.
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King John approves the Magna Carta limiting royal power in England.
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The HUndred Years' War between England and France begins.
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The Black Death breaks out in Italy.
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After leading French troops to victory, Joan of Arc is executed by the Englsih
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Kinf Ferdinard and Queen Isabella complete the Reconquista in Spain.
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The Renassainxce period begins in Europe. It marks the end of the Middle Ages. The Renaissance was a term joined by Pertriarch which means a rebirth od classical Greek and Roman ideas.
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Charlemagne is crowned emperor by the pope and begins to unite much of Western Europe into a Christian Empire.
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Viking raiders plunge much of Europe into disorder, contributing to the emergence of European Feudalism.
