-
1300
Renaissance
A period of time of cultural awakening for Europe.It was the transition from medieval to modern worlds. -
1492
Columbus discovers the New World
He set sail earlier that year on August 3 out of the Spanish port of Palos. He thought he had found another way to Asia but had actually landed on one of the Caribbean islands. -
Oct 31, 1517
95 Thesis
A list written by Martin Luther.It condemned the sale of indulgences and other church practices. -
Queen Elizabeth defeats the Spanish Armada
King Phillip was a catholic king of Spain,who was angered by Mary I death.He sent an armada of 130 ships to England. -
Creation of the Edict of Nantes
The Edict of Nantes was issued by King Henry IV.It gave religious freedom to the Huguenots. -
English Civil War
Civil war in England between the Parliamentarians or Round-heads and the Royalists or Cavaliers under Charles I.This was fought over the manner of England's government. -
Louis XIV revokes Edict of Nantes
It was revoked by Louis XIV.He did this because he thought most of the Huguenots had returned to the Catholic Church. -
Glorious Revolution
This was the overthrow of King James.He was overthrown by a group of English Parliamentarians. -
American Revolution
A colonial revolt by the thirteen colonies to win independence from Great Britain.It lasted from 1765-1783. -
French Revolution
It started in 1789 ,after the enlightenment,with the storming of the Bastille.It was a time when citizens started taking matters into their own hands for the better of the country. -
Congress of Vienna
A conference held in Vienna after Napoleon's banishment to Elba.It was called to restore the balance of power. -
Failed Revolutions of 1848
Revolutions in France,Hungary,Prussia,and Italy all failed which led to increased nationalistic tensions.The Italian revolution failed because the Pope and Duke of Tuscany abandoned the cause. -
Matthew Perry opening Japan to trade
Matthew Perry was given orders from President Millard Fillmore to open trade with Japan.When Japan refused he came back with battle ships and forced them to open up trade. -
Declares German Empire at Palace of Versailles
Wilhelm was crowned Kaiser.Germany began to rapidly industrialize which upset the balance of power.
