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Jan 1, 1096
Crusades Are Fought
In 1095 the pope called a meeting of church leaders. 10,000 Europeans joined the military's mission to take the Holy Land from the Muslims. The Crusades ended in 1291 with the Muslims still in control. European kings gained power, they used crossbows, and increased trade.
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Jan 1, 1300
Renaissance Begins
The Renaissance ( meaning rebirth) was a time period after the Black Death. It was brought about by a wealthy middle class, and loss in the faith of god. The renaissance had a big historical impact when it came to the arts, and philosophy. -
Jan 1, 1337
100 Year War Begins
From 1337 to 1453. It was a long struggle over the succession to the French throne. Fought between France and England. England had land but wanted more land. -
Jan 1, 1347
Black Death begins in Europe
The plague called the Black Death swept through Europe. Began in Asia, spread to different ports via trading ships. 1/3 of Europe's population died. People's faith in God was shaken, church lost power, workers demanded higher wages, and the relations between the upper and lower classes. -
Sep 16, 1368
Ming Dynasty in China
The Ming dynasty began in 1368 and ruled until 1644. It was the big power in all of China, a period of native Chinese leadership. That was founded by Zhu Yuanzhang. -
Sep 30, 1405
Voyages of Zheng He
He went on voyages from 1405 to 1433, in order to extend China's influence. A Chinese Muslim admiral led seven voyages around the Indian Ocean as far as Africa. To show China's power Zheng He saild with huge fleets of as many as 300 ships. -
Jan 1, 1431
Joan of Arc burned at the stake
Happened during the 100 year war. She had visions about what was going to happen to France. Was convicted of heresey, and burned at the stake.Was at the battle of Orleans. 19 when burned.Symbol of the resurgance of France. -
Jan 1, 1450
Johannes Gutenberg - printing press
Johannes Gutenberg is the re-inventor of the printing press. It was a huge deal back in the day, when they had to hand write books. One of the greatest inventions in history. -
Oct 6, 1453
Ottomans conquer Constantinople
Mehemed II surrounded Constantinople and after 2 months the city fell. They conquered it using gun powder; it was something that had been invented in China. After the wall fell the Ottoman soldiers flooded in. They killed and enslaved thousands. -
Jan 1, 1492
1st Voyage of Columbus
In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. It was a voyage meant to go to China, but they ended up in present day Cuban Islands. Columbus still believed that he had landed in China, and returned without realizing that he had arrived somewhere else. -
Oct 16, 1492
Jews, Gypsies & Moors Expelled from Spain
Due to a religious change the Jews, Gyspies, and Moors were Expelled from spain. Ferrand Martinez began an anti-jew rally that spread quickly across the countries. He called on all Christians to destroy the Jewish religion. -
Jul 16, 1498
Da Gama lands in India
Vasco da Gama was a Portugese explorer who was the first explorer to reach India via: the Atlantic ocean. He sailed from Lisbon Portugal in July of 1497. He anchored in Malindi, on the east coast of Africa. Then went from there to India. -
Sep 16, 1500
Slave Trade Across the Atlantic
Slave trade across the atlantic ocean, also known as transatlantic slave trade, began in the 16th century. The vast majority of those enslaved were deported to the new world. The Portugese were the first to engage in slave trade. That was what started slavery in America. 1500-1800 -
Oct 8, 1501
Safavid Empire
Persian Muslims built the Safavid empire, due to the split of the Sunni and Shia sects. The founder of the Empire was a 14 year old boy who was named Esma'il. The boy chose the religion of the Safavid to be Shiism. 1501-1722 -
Jan 1, 1503
Da Vinci paints the "Mona Lisa"
Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most important artists of the reniassance. He painted many famous things including the Last Super, and the Mona Lisa. On top of that he was a genius for his time. He brought many important pieces of art to history. 1503-1506 -
Jan 1, 1503
Naming of the New World
In a letter to his friend a Florentine explorer calls the present day western hemisphere the new world. After the letter was published it quickly spread through Europe. Telling the people of that time all about the New World and sparking instrest in the eyes of many. -
Jan 1, 1508
Michaelangelo begins painting the sistine chapel
Micahelangelo began painting the Sistine Chapel in 1508. It was on the ceiling of the chapel, and is one of the most renowned paintings in the world. It is an important painting because it marks the start of the Rennaissance. -
Jan 1, 1517
Martin Luther posts 95 Thesis
Martin Luther was a man of god, who is very important to religion today. He posted his 95 theses on a door of a church in the roman empire. It was a big controversy and is a relic today. -
Jan 1, 1519
Magellan starts his "around the world" trip
He started the voyage with a crew of aorund 220 men. After 3 months of travel he anchored in present day Rio de Janero. It was important to the finding and knowledge of the "new world". -
Oct 16, 1526
Mughal Empire Begins
The Mughal Empire, was self-designated as Gurkani, was a Persiana empire thaat extending over large parts of the India. It was ruled by a dynasty of Turkish origin. It lasted until 1857. -
Sep 18, 1534
Henry VIII Founds Angelican Church
Henry VIII created the Protestant Church of England so he could divorce his first wife. She could not bear a son, so he wouldn't have a male heir. This event created the Protestant Church. -
Jan 1, 1537
Pizarro Invades the Inca Empire
Spanish Conquistadors invaded the Inca Empire under the leadership of Pizarro. The Incan Empire ruled parts of present day Peru, Ecuador, and Chile. It helped the Spaniards settle into the south. -
Jan 1, 1543
Coperincus Publishes Heliocentric Theory
Nicolaus Copernicus was one of the most important reniassance mathmaticians. He formulated the idea that the earth revolved around the sun, instead of vice-versa. His theory ended up being one of the first important astronomical discoveries. -
Oct 6, 1545
Council of Trent
Pope Paul III was the founder of the council of Trent. The members examined the criticisms made by Protestants about their practices as a religion. This clarified the Catholic teaching on important parts of the religion. Above all the counsil argued that only the church could help you find salvation. 1545-1563 -
Sep 22, 1556
Phillip II rules Spain
He wanted to spread the Roman Catholic faith. King Phllip II also wanted to conquer England. He wanted England to stop raiding his ships, and ordered the Spanish Armada. 1556-1598 -
Sep 18, 1558
Elizabeth I Becomes Queen of England
After the death of Bloody Mary, Queen Elizabeth I was crowned queen. She returned the country of England to the Protestant Church. Parliment helped her do so, by passing laws that favorited Protestantism. -
Age of Enlightenment
This is the period of time where philosophers began to view reason as the best way to understand truth. The conlucsion was had that reason could be used to solve all human problems. This time of optimism and possibility is known as the Age of Enlightnment. 1600-1792 -
Jamestown, colony in Virginia, founded
Jamestown was the first colony sent by England to live in America. It was located in present day Virginia. Named after King James, the settlement started the colonization of Northern America. -
Louis XIV becomes King of France
In 1643 the son of Louis XIII, was crowned king of France. He became king at a very young age with his mother as his regent. He started the tradition of absolute monarchy, and stole the influence of nobles. He was the builder of Versailles. -
Quig Dynasty Begins in China
The Quig dynasty was the last dynasty in 2,500 years of imperial rule. Under the Quig dynasty's Manchu rulers, China again grew prosperous. It expanded to its largest time in history. -
Thomas Hobbes writes "Leviathan"
Thomas Hobbes wrote about his views on the government. He believed that people needed governments to impose order. He was initially the person who created the idea of a "social contract". And he believed in an absolute monarchy. -
Oliver Cromwell rules England
Cromwell was first a member of Parliment, but rose in power until he became King. Those who left were called the "rump" parliment. Cromwell abolished monarchy, and England became a commonwealth. He was a skliled but stict ruler, and closed down theaters and limited other forms of entertainment. -
Peter I (the Great) becomes Czar
Peter removed his sister from the throne at age 17. He was determined to bring the Western culture to Russia. He is considered the founder of modern Russia for his efforts. -
Catherine the Great Rules Russia
A german princess who married Peter the Great. Her husband became Czar and many people grew angry with his weak rules. Catherine II was declared czarina of Russia. She tried to reform Russia, an absolute monarch. 1762-1796 -
French Revolution Begins
A social and poilitcal structure called the "Old Order", or ancien régime, created inequalities in French society. By spring of 1789 no group was happy, and people were starving due to unemloyment. The storming of bastille resulted in the fall of Bastille, and it resulted in the French Revollution. -
U.S. Constitution is Ratified
The U.S. constitution was written by James Madison. It recognized that the government was made to serve its people, and it was the founding of the 3 different parts of the government we have today. It separated it into the Legislative, Judicial, and Executive branches; in order to give the government a system of checks and balances. -
Reign of Terror Begins
The Reign of Terror was a period of violence after the onset of the French Revolution. They took drastic measures to prevent a counterrevolution, against a government established by a revolution. They started a series of accusations, trials, and executions that became known as the reign of terror. -
Napolean Becomes Emporer
In 1799 Napolean Bonaparte became the head of the French government. He was first a brilliant military leader, who achieved many early successes. The fall of the French government helped him have his coup d'état. -
Napolean defeated @ Waterloo
In the year 1815 Napolean was fighting a battle against Prussians. After becoming the ruler of France he soon faced many battles. He was defeated at waterloo and it had a big impact on the uphold of the french government. -
Tokugawa Shogunate Ends
Founded by a man name Tokugawa Ieyasu in the village of Edo, that is present day tokyo. It was a very prosperous but strict time. This time period was a very seclusive one for them. For 200 years of the time period trade was shut out from all other countries except the Dutch.
