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Period: Feb 13, 1001 to Feb 13, 1300
High middle Ages
population of Europe rapidly increases -
Period: Feb 13, 1301 to Feb 13, 1500
Late Middle Ages
The relative Prosperity of the high middle ages came to a halt with famines and plauges, including the black death. Though there was also great progress in Arts and Science. -
Jan 1, 1400
The Renaissance Begins
In Florence Italy -
Period: Feb 13, 1400 to
Renaissance
Dramatic increase in cultural practises with much innovation in literature, art and science. Humanism emphasised the importants of 'man'. Religion remained central. -
Period: Oct 31, 1517 to
Reformation
The power of the Roman Catholic church is challenged by people including Martin Luther ans John Calvin. Their questioning led to the formation of new churches. -
New Political Philosophies
During the enlightenment Political Philosophers started thinking about the rights of people and how societies should be organised, questioning monarchs and their 'right' to rule. -
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The Enlightenment
Great advances in scientific thinking led to new ideas abot the world and how people should live as a society. -
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The English Revolution
Two stuart kings Charles I and James II were challenged by supporters of parliment, they regected the kings claim to rule by devine right. Charles I was executed and james II was deposed in a 'glorious revoution' for trying to rule in an autocratic way. Ideas of constitutional monarchy and parlimentary rule were highlighted. -
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The American War of Independence / American Revolution
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The American war of Independence
13 of the British colonies in North America rebelled against the British rule to become a separate nation, the United States of America. -
The French Revolution
social and political upheaval led the to the absolute monarchy that ruled france collapsing. The ideas of Liberty, nationalism and democracy were strongly emphasised. -
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French Revolution