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1095
Pope Urban calls for the Crusades
Pope called the Crusades to defeat the Muslims in the Holy Land. -
1200
Crusades cause a shift and brings change and trade
The crusades influenced a commercial revolution shifting to a capitalistic society. -
1254
Marco Polo is born
Marco Polo, a famous explorer was is born in Venice, Italy. -
1271
Marco Polo begins his first voyage to Asia.
Marco Polo at the age of 17 joins his family for their second trip to Asia. -
1293
Marco Polo starts his journey home.
Marco Polo returns with his family from his expedition bringing rare and scarce goods and writing a book of his travels that would inspire many people to travel. -
1415
The Portuguese Capture the Fortress of Ceuta in Africa.
The Portuguese captured the Fortress of Ceuta and obtained numerous amounts of Gold which caused them to want to control the market of Gold. -
1419
Portugal discover the Madeira Islands
Due to the funding of Prince Henry, the Portuguese landed in the Madeira Islands. -
1427
The Portuguese discover the Azores Islands
The Portuguese discovered the Azores island due to the funding and work of scientists. -
1434
One of Prince Henry's ships has a successful voyage.
After many attempts, a ship funded by Prince Henry finally reaches Cape Bojador and returns. -
1469
Ferdinand and Isabella get Married.
Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile united Catholic Spain and was the start of a dominating nation. -
1485
Columbus presents his plan of sailing west to Asia and India.
Christopher Columbus asks the king of Portugal to sail west to the Spice Islands of Asia and India but was rejected. -
1488
Dias makes it around the tip of Africa
Bartolomeu made his way down the coast of Africa from Lisbon and was the first to reach the tip of Africa. -
Oct 12, 1492
Muslims are driven out of Spain
The Muslims are sent out of Spain which was a big move towards making Spain a global power. -
1498
Da Gama finally reached India and achieved the dream of King Joâo II
After years of work and explorers before him, Vasco da Gama reaches India. -
Thomas Hobbes writes The Leviathan.
Thomas Hobbes writes The Leviathan, using reason and not religious thoughts. -
John Locke writes The Second Treatise on Government.
John Lock writes The Second Treatise on Government, enlightening many. -
The American Colonists write the Declaration of Independence.
The American Colonists write the Declaration of Independence and establish the United States of America. -
French citizens revolt against the French Monarchy and draft the Declaration of the Rights of Man and The Citizen
French citizens revolt against the French Monarchy due to high taxes and gain independence. They draft the Declaration of the Rights of Man and The Citizen -
The slaves of Haiti begin their revolution.
The slaves of Haiti revolt against their masters for freedom. -
The Haitian revolution ends as the Slaves gain their freedom.
The Slaves win the 4 year war and gain freedom. -
Napoleon invades Spain and seizes the throne.
French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte invades Spain and places his brother on the throne. -
Hidalgo gives The Grito de Dolores
Father Miguel Hidalgo rang the church bells and gave his Grito de Dolores speech. -
Bolívar and his army invade Venezuela.
Simón Bolívar and his men invade Venezuela and starts the beginning of a long crusade through the regions of South America. -
Martín liberates Santiago, Chile from Spanish soldiers.
José de San Martín liberates Santiago, Chile from Spanish rule. -
In Spanish Missouri an economic crisis caused a depression.
An economic crisis in Spanish Missouri caused a depression that made many banks fail causing many people along with Moses Austin to lose their money. -
Moses Austin crosses into East Texas
With 1 slave, Moses Austin made it into East Texas and later reached San Antonio in December. -
Martín claims the capital of Peru and proclaims it independant.
José de San Martín proclaims Peru independent from Spain after capturing the Capital. -
Mexico gains independence from Spain.
After 10 years of revolution, Mexico gains its independence from the Spanish Motherland. -
The Mexican government passes the Imperial Colonization Law.
The Mexican Government passes the Imperial Colonization Law which made Austin’s land grant secure and could bring in more settlers. -
Stephen F. Austin heads back to Texas
Stephen F. Austin heads back to Texas in April of 1823. -
Stephen F. Austin established San Felipe de Austin as a capital for his colonies.
In 1824 Austin decided he needed a capital for his colonies so he founded San Felipe de Auston or also known as San Felipe. -
Bolívar becomes a dictator of Peru.
Bolívar becomes the supreme ruler of Peru and later creates the Republic of Bolivia. -
In Austins first colony, of the population of 1,790, 440 were slaves.
In 1825 Austin's first colony was comprised of 1,790 people and 440 of the population were enslaved Africans. -
Benjamin Edwards Organizes a Revolt
Benjamin Edwards Organizes a Revolt and takes over a fort in Nacogdoches. -
San Felipe reaches a population around 100 to 200 people.
In 1827 Austin's colony capital reached a population of 100 to 200 people. -
A Law is Passed Were Mexico is Granted More Control Over Texas
This law gave Mexico more control over Texas and caused the Texans to protest. -
Texans Write the Turtle Bayou
The Texans write a list of statements called the Turtle Bayou to maintain peace. -
Santa Anna is Elected President
Santa Anna is elected president of Mexico. -
Santa Anna Declares Himself Dictator
Santa Anna decided that Mexico was not fit for democracy so he declared himself Dictator of Mexico. -
The Grass Fight
The Texans defeat a supply unit, only to get grass. -
Capture of San Antonio
Ben Milam and 300 volunteers capture San Antonio. -
Siege of San Antonio
Stephen F. Austin leads a group of volunteers to lay siege to San Antonio and eventually capture it. -
The First Battle Between Mexico and Texas Takes place and The Texas Revolution Begins
The first battle between Mexico and Texan forces takes place outside of the small town of Gonzales and marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution -
Goliad Campain
Ben Milam and 50 Texan soldiers capture Goliad -
The Treaty of Velasco
This treaty officially recognized Texas as an official country and separate from Mexico. -
Texas Declares Independence
44 delegates met at Washington on The Brazos to Declare independence from Mexico. -
The Battle of The Alamo Takes Place
150 Texans faced 800 Mexicans and were all killed. -
Goliad Massacre
The Mexican army takes back Goliad and executes Fannin and his army, but some escape in the chaos. -
Battle of San Jacinto
The Texans end the war by capturing Santa Anna during The Battle of San Jacinto in only 18 minutes.