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| event | decription |
|---|---|
| Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest (1066) | Marked a swift and total transformation of England. William of Normandy's victory ended Anglo-Saxon rule. Introduced feudalism, castles, and a new ruling class. Significantly altered England's politics and culture. |
| The Crusades (1096–1291) | Were a mix of religious zeal and political ambition. Opened trade routes to the East and cultural exchange. Increased tensions between Christians and Muslims. Shifted power away from feudal lords. |
| The Great Century (13th–14th Centuries) | Saw intellectual and artistic growth in Europe. Universities emerged, and monarchs gained power. Literature began to appear in vernacular languages. |
| Babylonian Captivity, Great Schism, and Black Death | The papacy was in Avignon and influenced by French politics. The Great Schism resulted in rival popes. The Black Death decimated Europe’s population. Led to labor shortages and social upheaval. |
| Hundred Years War (1337–1453) | Was fought between England and France over the French throne. Strengthened national identities in both countries. Saw the decline of chivalry and rise of gunpowder. |
| War of the Roses (1455–1487) | Was a power struggle between the houses of York and Lancaster. Henry Tudor's victory established the Tudor dynasty. Weakened the nobility and strengthened the English crown. |
| The Renaissance (1350–1600) | Was a cultural rebirth that started in Italy. flourished in Florence, supported by the Medici family. The printing press facilitated the spread of knowledge. Bridged the medieval world and modernity. |
| The Protestant Reformation | Began with Martin Luther's challenge to Catholic practices. Emphasized faith over works and scripture over tradition. Led to religious conflict and the fragmentation of Europe. |
| The Catholic Reformation | Was the Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation. Included reforms and the suppression of dissent. Revitalized Catholicism and slowed Protestant expansion. |
| Battle of Lepanto and Prelude | Ottomans failed to take Malta in 1565. Christian forces defeated the Ottoman fleet at Lepanto in 1571. Halted Ottoman expansion in the Mediterranean. |
| Thirty Years’ War (1618–1648) | Began as a religious conflict in the Holy Roman Empire. Involved major European powers for political reasons. Devastated Germany and altered European diplomacy. |
| English Civil War and Glorious Revolution | Civil War pitted Charles I against Parliament. Glorious Revolution established a constitutional monarchy. Shifted power to Parliament and ended absolute royal rule. |
| The Reign of Louis XIV | Louis XIV centralized power in France. His policies left France powerful but heavily indebted. |
| Industrial and Scientific Revolutions | The Scientific Revolution emphasized observation and experiment. The Industrial Revolution transformed manufacturing. Led to urbanization and the rise of capitalism. |
| The Enlightenment | Emphasized reason, liberty, and questioning authority. Inspired reforms and revolutions. Promoted science, education, and progress. |
| The French Revolution (1789–1799) | Was driven by inequality and Enlightenment ideals. Overthrew the monarchy and spread revolutionary ideas. Napoleon seized power after years of chaos. |