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Renaissance and Reformation- Chapter 1

By johntaylor578
  • Renaissance Begins
    Jan 1, 1300

    Renaissance Begins

    "Rebirth" of classic (Greek & Roman) cultures begins in Italian city-states such as Florence and Milan
  • Period: Jan 1, 1300 to

    Location: Europe

  • Medici family seizes control of Florence, Italy
    Jan 1, 1434

    Medici family seizes control of Florence, Italy

    Italian city-states were controlled by a small group of wealthy merchants, such as the Medici, who controlled Florence.
  • Gutenberg improves the printing press
    Jan 1, 1440

    Gutenberg improves the printing press

    Johann Gutenberg invents a way to print books quickly and cheaply. Five hundred books could now be made in the time it had taken to make only one.
  • Northern Renaissance Begins
    Jan 1, 1450

    Northern Renaissance Begins

    Renaissance ideas break out of Italy and spread to England, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
  • Martin Luther's actions spark the Reformation of the Christian Church
    Oct 13, 1517

    Martin Luther's actions spark the Reformation of the Christian Church

    He posted a list of complaints, the "95 Theses," on the door of the church in Wittenberg, Germany. They listed the abuses of the Church upon the people.
  • King Henry VIII of England splits with the Church
    Jan 1, 1534

    King Henry VIII of England splits with the Church

    Henry no longer recognizes the Pope's authority, creates the Church of England. Parliament names him head of the church.
  • John Calvin creates a theocracy in Switzerland
    Jan 1, 1541

    John Calvin creates a theocracy in Switzerland

    Calvin and his followers create the first Christian-Protestant government.
  • Catholic Reformation Begins
    Jan 1, 1563

    Catholic Reformation Begins

    In effort to keep people from turning away from the Catholic Church, its leaders make some big changes.