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This event was the decline of the Western Roman Empire and it had started the Middle Ages. This event was important because Rome had ruled much of Europe, meaning now much of the land would fall into confusion as local kings and rulers tried to grab power.

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October 9, 768: Charlemagne is Crowned King 

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October 9, 768: Charlemagne is Crowned King 

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This event was when after Pepin dies his two sons were left to become the kings but there would be war over who would become king between the two of them. So when his Charlemagne's brother died, he was crowned king. This event was important because they wanted to create a united Christian Empire that would affect the European politics for centuries. Also Clovis united most of the frankish tribes that were part of the Roman Province of Gaul.

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This event was when the vikings launched an early attack on the monastery of Lindisfarne on a small island off of the East coast of England. This event was important because since the vikings were not Christian, monasteries were favorite targets of these raiders for the loot that could be found within their walls.

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December 25, 800: Charlemagne Crowned Holy Roman Emperor 

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December 25, 800: Charlemagne Crowned Holy Roman Emperor 

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This event was where they crowned Charlemagne holy roman emperor, given the title Carolus Augustus. The title didn't give him an official power but gave him much respect throughout Europe. This event was important because he could spread christianity, and conquer lots of territories such as Lombards (Italy), Saxons (Germany), and Avars (Central Europe). He was the most powerful ruler of his time.

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This event gave Europe a political, social, and military system. It is where they discouraged trade and the exchange of land was towards military service and loyalty. This event is important because if the last king dies, then there is no strong kings to rule over the smaller kingdoms. They also need protection and order with no central government so feudalism had began.

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This event is the first of a number of crusades that attempted to recapture the holy land, called for by Pope Urban ll at the council of Clermont. This event is important because the armies from Europe drove out the turks and took control of Jerusalem.

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This event is the second major crusade launched from Europe as a catholic holy war against Islam. This event was important because both armies were separately defeated by the Seljuk Turks.

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This event was the division between christian churches, dividing them into the western and eastern. This event was important because Christianity was split into the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox.

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This event was an attempt by European leaders to reconquer the holy land from Saladin. This event was important because Richard and Saladin finalized a treaty granting muslim control over Jerusalem but allowing unarmed Christian pilgrims and merchants to visit the city.

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This event was formed by Pope Innocent lll with the hope of taking back the holy land. This event was important because the Crusaders got sidetracked and greedy and ended up conquering and plundering Constantinople instead. it was intended to conquer Muslim-controlled Jerusalem through and invasion through Europe.

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This event was when the legal document was signed by king John. This is important because it gave citizens certain rights such as no new taxes, no more taking property if you had not payed for it, and more justice for people. It had also stated that the also must obey the laws.

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This event is a war that began between England and France for control of the French throne. This event was important because it had lasted 116 years and they fought many major battles.

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October 1347- 1350s: Black Plague Begins

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October 1347- 1350s: Black Plague Begins

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This event was an infectious disease that was carried by rats that had infected fleas on them. it was carried through trading ships, houses, and people. This event was important because it had killed 25 million people making the entire villages and towns wiped out, the normal life broke down, people lost faith in the church, the economy suffered, and peasants gained power because their services were now in short supply and high demand.

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This event is a period in European history marking the transition from the middle ages to modernity. This event was important because it laid out the foundation for the age of exploration and eventual European global domination.