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400
Visigoths defeat the Romans.
The Visigoths defeated the Romans in Spain and took their place on the throne. -
Period: 400 to Sep 28, 711
Visigoth Rule
This is the area of time when the Visigoths ruled Spain. -
Sep 28, 711
Muslims invade Spain.
Muslims invaded Spain in A.D. 711 and defeated the Visigoths. -
May 1, 1094
The Capture of Valencia.
El Cid (Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar), Spain's national hero, continued the struggle against Muslim rule and captured Valencia. -
Jan 2, 1492
Muslims defeat.
The spanish, led by Fernando and Isabel (Catholic Rulers), defeated the Muslims. -
Aug 3, 1492
Columbus sets sail.
Financed by Fernando and Isabel, Columbus starts his famous voyage to the New World. -
Period: Jan 1, 1516 to Dec 31, 1536
The Rule of Carlos V
This is the period of time where Carlos V ruled over most of Europe and the New World. -
The defeat of Felipe (or Philip) II's "Invincible Armada."
Felipe II sent a massive armada to attempt an attack on Protestant England, The armada was destroyed, mostly due to storms and navigational problems. -
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The War of Independence
This is the Spanish war against French rule. -
Spanish-American War
A war between Spain and the United States of Smerica that ended with Spain's defeat. -
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Spanish Civil War
A civil war that ended with the rise of a dictatorship. -
Constitutional Monarchy set up.
At the death of dictator Francisco Franco, Spain set up a constitutional monarchy. -
Spain joins the European Common Market.
Spain joins the European Common Market. -
The Battle of Covadonga.
Don Pelayo led the first batle of the Reconquest of Spain from the Muslims (or Moors). The Battle of Covadonga was a victory for Pelayo.
