History Homework

By patrickdaly
  • Period: Jan 1, 1300 to Jan 1, 1500

    Late Middle Ages

    The Middle Ages are neraing their end, Famines and plauges stop prosperity and growth in Europe. Christinan beliefs held a "sacred canopy" over society.
  • Jan 1, 1400

    Renaissance Begins in Florence, Italy.

    The renaissance begins in Florence, Italy and later spreads throught the whole of Europe.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1400 to

    The Renaissance

    The invention of the printing press meant information had become more accesible. Innvoations were mad in Art and Literature. The importance of man was emphasised.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1517 to

    The Reformation

    The Catholic Church was challenged and the justifation of it's power was question. Ended with the formation of the Lutheran Church and the Church of England. Martin Luther and John Calvin were the spearheads of the reformation.
  • Oct 31, 1517

    Luther Publishes Nintey-Five Thesis

    Martin Luther confronts the Churcha about selling indulgences by publishing Nintey-Five Thesis.
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    The English Revolution

    Charles I, King of England was challenged. He was arrested and executed resulting in 10 years without the rule of the Monarch. James II attempted to rule in 1688, he was exiled.

  • Charles I Executed

    Charles I was arrested, trialed and executed.
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    Age of Enlightenment

    The way society worked was questioned. Major developments in Science were made. New continents were explored and developed. New ideas about how society should work were proposed.
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    American Revolution

    13 of the British colonies in North America rebel against the British and declared the United States as a seperate Nation.

  • Continental Congress

    Delegate from 13 American Colonies hold a Continetal Congress, which becomes the governing body during the American Revolution.
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    French Revolution

    A period of radical upheaval in France. The absolute monarchy collapses. Ideas of Liberalism in France.

  • Louis XVI Executed

    King of France, Louis XVI is tried by the National Convention and found guilty of treason. He was executed by guillotine on the 21st of January 1973.