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Mar 11, 1440
Invention of printing Press
The invention of the printing press is a huge discovery made in 1440. This changed how perople communicate forever.This made news paperrs and end letters really come alive. -
Apr 20, 1500
The Peak of The Renaissance Era
This period started in the 1400's and went to the very beginning of the 1600's. The Peak of the renaissance era was from 1500 to 1525. This was the period that the art really peaked. -
Jan 8, 1506
Painting of the Mona Lisa
This painting was made by Leonardo Da Vinci. It was painted sometime between 1503 and 1506. It is now known to be one of the most famous paintings ever made. -
May 14, 1517
95 Theses
The 95 These was a list made by Martin Luther. This list showed what Martin Luther disliked about the church He then nailed them to the churches door. -
Feb 18, 1534
Luther’s Translation of the Bible
In 1534 Martin luther decided to translat the bible from Latin to German so that normal people could read it. -
Oct 31, 1564
Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was the ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic church.It was a basically a meeting where the Chjurch discussed things. -
Age of Reason
In the seventeen century the age of reason started. The age of reason was when people started to base thories on facts not religion. -
Gun Powder Plot
THe gun powder plot was a plan to blow up James I. This was mostly tyhe catholics. The main plan maker was Guy Fawkes, he was basically the founder of this plan. They decided to blow him up because he ordered all the catholic priests out of England. -
Invention of the First Telescope
In 1609 Galileo Galilei invented the first telescope. This let him study astronemy so much closer. -
30 years war
The war lasted from 1618–1648. This was a war between the Ctholics and the Protestants. This was a very bloody war, and 40% of the German population. -
The Introduction of the Heliocentric Theory
The heliocentric theory was when Niclaus Copernicus thought that the sun was the center of the universe instead of the earth. -
1st English Civil War
The first English War lasted from 1642 to 1646. This was a time whereCharles I was ruling .Charles I was in a conflict with Parliament and this was when the country decided that they didnt want a ruler and overthrew the governmant in a violent manor. -
2nd English Civil War
The Second English Civil War was fought between May and August 1648.Oliver Cromwell in May 1648 moved quickly to defeat Laugharne and put Pembroke Castle under attack. Which started the Second English War. -
Age of the Monarchs
The time period of the age of monarchs starts at 1648 then goes to 1789. This was the big time for Kings/Queens.They believed that they were sent from God to rule over their country. -
3rd English Civil War
The third English Civil War was a war between Parliamentarians and supporters of the monarchy.This was another very bloody violent one. -
Newton’s Laws of Gravity
In 1687 Issac Newton discovered the three Laws of Gravity. -
The Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution was a nice change for England. UNlike the Civil wars the Glorious Revolution was non violent. This was a wonderful thing it is also called the non bloody revolution. -
The Invention of the First Steam Engine
The invention of the First Steam Engine was in 1698 by George Stephenson .A steam engine converts potential energy into steam. -
The Reign of Louis XIV, XV, & XVI
Their reigns lasted from the early1700's to the late 1800's. They were all very wealthy belived that expanding was the most important thing.Louis XIV liked call himself the sun king Louis XV was called the beloved and Louis XVI was called the last. -
French Revolution
This time period began at 1789 then went to 1799. This was the period where the French wanted at democracy ,and rebelled in a very violent way. -
The Invention of the Cotton Gin
The cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney on March 14, 1794. The cotton gin was used to help pick cotton. -
The First Electric Battery
The first electric battery was invented by Alessandro Volta. The frist electric battery created electricity for many people. -
The First Steel Plow
The first steel plow was made by John Deere in 1837.
