https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4 middle ages en-us 2022-01-05 20:44:49 UTC 2026-01-02 16:45:45 UTC hello@padlet.com gkirsch2 https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4/wish/1977379577 Charlemagne became king of the Franks. He is known for spreading christianity, and conquering territories like Italy, Germany, and Central Europe. He was called the King of the Romans and his influence affected politics in Europe for centuries.]]> 2022-01-05 20:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4/wish/1977379577 gkirsch2 https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4/wish/1977380267 Vikings and other invaders began attacking Europe. It lead to people adopting Feudalism to protect themselves.]]> 2022-01-05 20:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4/wish/1977380267 gkirsch2 https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4/wish/1977382073 The first of many religious wars to take back the Holy Land from the Muslims. It failed its goal but increased trade and knowledge.]]> 2022-01-05 20:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4/wish/1977382073 gkirsch2 https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4/wish/1977382300 The 2nd crusade was launched in order to gain wealth from the Muslim Empires. This also grew trade and trading cities.]]> 2022-01-05 20:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4/wish/1977382300 gkirsch2 https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4/wish/1977382589 The goal was to receive forgiveness for sins. It resulted in improved weapons and technology and a 3 year truce.]]> 2022-01-05 20:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4/wish/1977382589 gkirsch2 https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4/wish/1977383769 The goal was for people to be free of their jobs and to bring and end to feudalism. This gave Kings more power.]]> 2022-01-05 20:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4/wish/1977383769 gkirsch2 https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4/wish/1977384559 Feudalism was a system in which people offered services like farming to others to get things like food or shelter. This helped protect people from the wars that broke out after Rome fell.]]> 2022-01-05 20:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4/wish/1977384559 gkirsch2 https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4/wish/1977385636 This was a legal document signed by King John. It gave citizens more rights and held the King accountable for obeying laws.]]> 2022-01-05 20:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4/wish/1977385636 gkirsch2 https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4/wish/1977386886 It was a highly contagious disease that came from rats. It spread through ships, houses, and people. It caused 25 million people to die.]]> 2022-01-05 20:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4/wish/1977386886 gkirsch2 https://padlet.com/gkirsch2/r6x1lxc3y7uj7kh4/wish/1977388566 The time period following the Middle Ages. It was referred to as "coming out of the dark". There was a surge in education, science, art, literature, music, and quality of life.

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