Important Historical Events

The Crusades were a series of religious conflicts between medieval Europe and West Asia. For exams, connect them with medieval history.

The March on Washington in 1963 became a major symbol of the American civil rights movement. In exams, link it with the demand for racial equality.

The Age of New Maritime Discoveries increased European trade and colonial expansion. For exams, remember Portugal and Spain as early powers.

The Black Death of the fourteenth century affected a large population of Europe. In exams, link it with social and economic changes in medieval Europe.

After the Battle of Hastings in 1066, Norman rule began in England. For exams, remember William the Conqueror.

Germany's defeat at Stalingrad turned the Eastern Front in the Second World War. In exams, connect it with the Allied advance.

The D Day landing on 6 June 1944 began the Allied advance in Western Europe. For exams, remember Normandy.

After the partition of British India in 1947, India and Pakistan became independent nations. In exams, link it with the end of colonial rule.

The Suez Crisis of 1956 increased international tension over control of the canal. For exams, link it with post colonial politics.

The State of Israel was declared in 1948 and it changed West Asian politics. In exams, connect it with the background of the Arab Israeli conflict.

The Berlin Conference of 1884 to 1885 set rules linked with the colonial partition of Africa. For exams, connect it with the scramble for Africa.

The Marshall Plan helped rebuild Western Europe after the Second World War. In exams, connect it with Cold War containment policy.

The end of the Vietnam War in 1975 ended long American intervention. For exams, remember the fall of Saigon.

The 1973 oil crisis was linked with global energy and economy. For exams connect it with the Middle East and oil politics.

The Korean War was linked with tensions between communist and capitalist blocs during the Cold War. For exams, connect it with the division of North and South Korea.

The Opium Wars were fought between Britain and China over trade interests. For exams, link them with foreign pressure on China.

After the Seven Years War, British colonial power became stronger. For exams, connect it with colonial rivalry between Britain and France.

Augustus is considered the first Roman emperor and imperial rule strengthened under him. For exams, connect him with Pax Romana.

The Spanish Civil War showed conflict between fascist and left wing forces. For exams, link it with European tensions before the Second World War.

The Maastricht Treaty gave a formal direction to the creation of the European Union. For exams, link it with European integration.