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Charles V splits Hapsburg lands between him and his brother Ferdinand making him the Holy Roman Emporer. While giving Phillip II his son Spain because he thought it would be too much to control as a single leader. -
130 naval ships fleet Spain in hopes of invading England. The result led to England becoming a major European naval power. -
The Edict of Nantes ended a series of religious wars between Roman Catholics and Protestants. Establishing religious toleration toward the French Protestants -
The Palace of Versailles began construction in June 1624. It started as a small hunting lodge but, later developed throughout the next 50 years the palace expanded into a palace. -
The English Civil War begins with problems of religious freedom between England, Scotland, and Ireland. -
On October 24, 1648, a series of treaties ended many conflicts with European peace mostly from the Protestant Reformation. Granting independence to the Netherlands, Sweden's control of the Baltic sea, and recognizing France as a western power. -
Charles II regains the throne from the Commonwealth. He promised religious toleration toward his late enemies in order to demolish Protestants expanding the Catholic faith -
On May 7th 1682, during the late 17th century Peter the Great took control as a Russian czar. He established a strong navy, army and developed a foreign policy. -
The English Bill of Rights is signed by William III and Mary II of England. This took away power from the monarchy and gave power to the Parliament. -
Peter the Great a tsar begins building the city of St. Petersburg in order to gain access to the Baltic sea. Also, expanding Russian culture to European standards. -
France was ruled by the Committee of Public Safety. They wanted to make a government policy where anyone that was considered an enemy of the revolution could be arrested. -
Louis XVI calls a meeting to discuss the problems on Frances's finances. Many people feared bankruptcy, so the estates increased taxes on citizens. -
The National Assembly was created by King Louis XVI to help with the economic problems in France. This party represented 96% of the population restricting the powers of the king. -
An oath written pre-constitution in France. This obligated the National Assembly to finish the constitution don't the tennis court. -
The state prison the Bastille in Paris was attacked by a mob. They believed ammunition and weapons were stored inside but, there was nothing and they destroyed the prison. -
All men were born with equal rights freeing all French citizens from divine rights and forced religion. -
Lous XVI tries to escape from the war with Austria because the royal family felt endangered. Many citizens were captured and the family was imprisoned and charged with Treason. -
During the Reign of terror, a Public Safety Committee was elected to protect France. Their jobs included overseeing government actions, defending foreign and domestic threats. -
Maximilien Robespierre was executed after sacrificing so many people during the Rule of Terror. He was overthrown by the National convention where his followers mobbed the Guillotine. -
In the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon seized control over the French government. Napoleon's defeat took place in Belgium where the British and Prussians took over leaving 25,000 French casualties.