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The Roman Empire fell because of countless invasions and poor defense of cities. They were outnumbered, and overpowered.
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Started with the fall of the Roman Empire. Ended around the 15th century.
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Series of religious wars sanctioned by the Latin Church. Quest to take back the "holy land".
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Series of religious wars sanctioned by the Latin church. aimed to take back the "holy land".
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Considered to be the most influential time period in European history. Regarded as the cultural bridge between the Middle Ages and modern history. Considered as an "art movement".
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The secession from the Catholic church in the 16th century. Martin Luther led the reformation.
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A period in which technology skyrocketed, and people began to revolutionize science, math, and critical thinking. Many practices wouldn't be what they are today wothout this period.
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Period in which technology and industry surged. Factories provided job opportunities and products became cheap.
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Government failure to protect the citizens of France, Marie Antoinette is guillotined. Government is poor due to American Revolution.
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War fought by many countries, started by Germany. Most fighting took place in Europe.
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War fought by many countries. Started by Germany in 1939, Ended by America in 1945.
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Long standoff between countries after WW2. Increased tension due to the threat of nuclear warfare and struggle for power.
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Formation of alliances by the US and all it's allies.
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Created by the opposing allies(soviet union), during the Cold War.
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Prohibited citizens from traveling from east to west Germany. The United States, Great Britain and France refused Khrushchev's demands to withdraw from Berlin and he ordered the building of the Berlin Wall.
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Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as president, Boris Yeltsin is now president. Cold war officially ends.
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An alliance of the european nations through politics and government.
