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Earliest known civilization in mesoamerica. Had many sculptures and a strong religon.
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Strong religion and had many temples and art based on their beliefs.
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Pope Urban called for a Holy war against the Muslims to get the holy land. This is also called a crusade.
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Feudalism let people get their food by farming.
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Was a very large empire that had a lot of fighting and war.
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Marco Polo travels east of India for trade.
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The crusades and journey come to an end.
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The Polos began their 2-year journey home bringing ivory, jewels, jade, porcelain, and silk. Many died on the journey and only 18 were left by the time they made it home.
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Marco Polo writes his book explaining a lot about his travels.
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Cultural "rebirth" when new inventions and art were at its peak.
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The Inca were very smart and had complex highways and roads for their time.
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The Portuguese captured the fortress of Ceuta in Africa. This was the start of their dream to control global gold markets.
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The Maderia Islands were discovered by Prince Henery and Portugal.
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The Azores Islands were found by Prince Henry and Portugal.
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After 15 failed voyages, one of Prine Henry's ships made a successful return voyage.
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The printing press was invented majorly helping spread information and news out to traders and explorers.
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The marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella unified Catholic Spain. The start of a nation with global power.
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Bartolomeu Reaches Eastern Coast of Africa in March after going around the tip.
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Colombus reached Hispaniola believing he had landed in the East Indies.
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Cortes comes in using new techniques to invade the Aztec.
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Pizzaro attacked the Inca and invaded the land.
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Pizarro comes in and takes over the Inca and their land.
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Pizarro takes over and the Inca are now under his rule.
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Hobbes gives his opinions and thoughts in the Leviathan on people and government.
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Locke provides his opinions in The Second Treatise on Government.
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The United States signed the declaration of independence and declared to have independence.
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France declares more rights for the people and man. They create the Declaration of the Rights of Man.
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After the revolt, Haiti gains independence from Spain
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Bolivar takes his army out hoping to gain their independence.
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After many battles and fights, Gran Columbia now has independence because of Bolivar.
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After fighting, Martin freed Peru from Spain's control.
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After fighting for freedom, Mexico finally gained its independence.
