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Period: 1095 to 1291
Crusades
It is a Holy War between Christians and Muslims. Travel interest heightened after the crusades. Crusaders were seen as immoral and savage by Muslims. -
1300
Renaissance
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Period: Nov 7, 1337 to 1453
Hundred Years' War
The war was actually 116 years long. The war was fought between England and France. Joan of Arc helped end the siege in Orleans. No peace treaty ended the war, but died out. England understood they could not beat France. -
1347
Start of Black Death
Plague that spread across Europe. Between 75 and 200 million people died. Caused by fleas and rats. Paved the road between middle ages and modern history. -
May 30, 1431
Joan of Arc Burned at the Stake
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1441
Johannes Gutenberg Printing Press
He used moveable metal letters. Bible Cheap. Inspired exploraction. inspire reformation -
1453
Fall of Constantinople
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Nov 1, 1478
Start of the Spanish Inquisition
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1492
Christopher Columbus Lands in the New World
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1512
Michelangelo Begins Painting the Sistine Chapel
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1519
Cortez Conquers the Aztecs
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Oct 31, 1570
Martin Luther Posts 95 Theses
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Era of the Samurai
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William Shakespeare's Death
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Lord George Macartney Expelled
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Opium War
