Medieval Europe

By YaritzaM81903@mnpsk12.org
  • Period: Jan 1, 718 to Dec 31, 1492

    Reconquista

    The Reconquista was fought between the Christian Kingdoms and the Moors. The battle of Covagonda which Pelagius achieved the first major victory over the Muslim Moors is mainly why it started.
  • Sep 28, 1066

    Norman Invasion

    Norman Invasion
    William, the Duke of Normandy, wanted to become king. He invaded England in autumn of September 28, 1066. William invaded with nearly 7,000 Normans. This started because Edward the Confessor did not inherit his throne when he died because he had no sons. The war began after that. William was fighting against King Harold's army.
  • Oct 14, 1066

    Battle of Hastings

    Battle of Hastings
    On October 14, 1066, King Harold II was defeated by Norman forces of William the Conquerer at the battle of Hastings. It was fought on Senlac Hill, seven miles from Hastings. The battle toke place in England (Europe). It was the deadliest war in Europe. King Harold was shot in the eye with an arrow during the Battle of Hastings.
  • Jun 12, 1215

    Signing of the Magna Carta

    Signing of the Magna Carta
    The Magna Carta was signed to secure liberty. It has been around for the last 800 years. It was originally issued by King John. The Magna Carta was a peace treaty between the King and the rebel barons. It was made to ensure the laws. It gave the people justice so it won't be unfair to go to jail.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1346 to Dec 31, 1353

    Start of the Bubonic Plague (Black Death)

    The Bubonic plague was in China, then spread to Europe by August. It was called the Black Death because of the black spots it produced on the skin. No medications got rid of the plague. The plague killed one-third of Europe's people. In the winter, the disease seemed to go away. But, in spring the disease would appear again.
  • Period: Nov 1, 1478 to

    Spanish Inquisition

    The Spanish Inquisition was torture. The Spanish Inquisition tortured people doing Strappado. They would die their arms using a rope ad hang them with their arms. To make it even more painful, they would add weights to their feet or even move them up and down. The rack was another well- known torture. They would tie both hands and feet to the ends of a round wood or metal frames, and turn the roller with handles until the accused arms or legs fall off.