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The middle ages were a time period when virtually all previous knowledge was lost.Very few people were able to read and write during this time period.
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The renaissance was a time period that people brought back Hellenistic ideas.The time period was very prosperous with no wars going on at the time.
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Christopher Columbus set out to find a new route to Asia but ended up landing on what now is Hispaniola.This marked the first time somebody landed on north america.
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Martin Luther created the ninety-five thesis to criticize the corrupt catholic church.With the help of the printing press Luther's ideas were very widespread.
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The edict of Nantes was a document that granted protestants the freedom to worship. The document was later revoked.
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The war broke out over how England's government was run.The two sides were the cavaliers and the round heads. The cavaliers supported king Charles I and the round heads supported parliament.
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Lois XIV revoked the document that granted protestants the right to publicly worship. The document was meant to protect protestants from prosecution from the state.
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The glorious revolution was when people tried to overthrow James I.After the revolution William and Mary took over
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The American revolution was a time period when the colonies tried to gain independence from Great Britain.In the end the revolution was successful and independence was gained.
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The french revolution was a time when the french monarchy was overthrown and a republic was established. The revolution was also very violent with many executions taking place.
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Haiti gained it's independence through a series of slave rebellions.This became the first successful slave rebellion ever.
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The congress of Vienna was a council called to decide what to do after the Napoleonic and french wars. In the end they left Germany and Italy a patchwork of many different states.
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The Monroe doctrine was a document that stated that the countries of south america were independent.It also stated that European countries could no longer colonize anywhere in the west.
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Japan was virtually isolated form the world until the U.S sent commodore Mathew Perry to negotiate a trade agreement with Japan.The negotiation really just became a threat and Japan agreed to open trade with the U.S.