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The Peasants Revolt takes place in England; peasants revolt against strict rules imposed on wage rises and working conditions, following the severe labour shortages caused by the Black Death.
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The black death breaks out in Italy
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Start of the Hundred Years War between England and France
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The Magna Carta, the first ever document outlining the rights of the English people, is drawn up and King John is forced to give his royal seal
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The king of England, Edward the Confessor dies. Harold Godwinson declares himself king. William of Normandy invades England and defeats Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings and is crowned King William of England.
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Edward the Confessor becomes king of England
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Charlemagne, the king of Franks is crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire
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The Roman Empire in Western Europe collapses; start of medieval period
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The dark ages began
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Christianity became a official Roman religion
