Migration Period

Migration Period

The Migration Period was a time when many groups of people moved to new places. This happened between the years 300 and 600. It was a big change for Europe, as many new people came to live there.

Some of the groups that moved were the Burgundians, Vandals, Goths, and Huns. They came from many places, like Scandinavia and Germany. Some moved because they were looking for better land or because other groups were moving into their homes.

These movements helped end the old Western Roman Empire and led to many new kingdoms. For example, the Franks moved into parts of what is now France. The Anglo-Saxons moved to Britain, and the Slavs moved into parts of Russia and other eastern lands.

The Migration Period changed Europe forever. It brought new cultures, languages, and ways of life. Many of the countries we know today began to form during this time. People learned from each other, and new traditions grew up from these mixes of groups.

Some fun facts:

• The Huns came from Asia and helped push other groups to move.
• The Visigoths even took over Rome for a little while!
• Missionaries helped bring Christianity to many of the new groups who moved in.

The Migration Period is an important time in history because it helped shape the world we live in today.