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Period: Mar 4, 1394 to Nov 13, 1460
Henry the Navigator’s Rule
This was an important time period because he was responsible for encouraging and sponsoring many of Portugal’s voyages to India and Africa. He was responsible for Portugal’s success in that field as well. -
1450
Gutenberg Press Finalized
The Gutenberg Press was finalized in 1450, and this was an important event as the Gutenberg press allowed for multiple things. It allowed for the fats spreading of information, improved the literacy rate of the population, and decreased the price of books. All of these things allowed for someone like Luther to spread his message faster and the Gutenberg press is a main reason the reformation was so effective. -
Period: Mar 14, 1473 to
The Spanish Inquisition
The Spanish Inquisition was a timespan in Spain when people who were suspected of being heretics and were tortured until they admitted to it and converted to Catholicism. This was an important event as it led to the majority of Spain being Catholic and led to the Catholic based vendettas of the Spanish. -
Mar 12, 1488
Bartholomew Diaz Reaches Tip of Africa
This was an important event because he proved that it was possible to get that far. It was also an important event because Bartholomew mapped the way he got there letting other explorers grow on the route using his maps. -
May 20, 1488
Vasco da Gama reaches India
In 1488 Vasco de Gama reached India. This was an important event because he was the first man from Portugal to fully reach India, collect spices, and bring them back to Europe to sell them. This was important because it allowed Portugal to make money and become rich off of the spice trade. -
Aug 3, 1492
Columbus Sets Sail
When Columbus set sail it was important because Columbus would find the Americas. This is important as it would lead to the incredible Spanish influence in the Americas and Spanish control in the Americas. It also led to Spain becoming rich of the gold they got from the conquests of the Aztecs and Incas. -
Jun 7, 1494
The Treaty of Tordesillas is Signed
The Treaty of Tordesillas was important because it divided the world in half for Spain and Portugal. This was important because it ended conflict and competition between Spain and Portugal -
Sep 25, 1513
Vasco Nunez de Balboa Discovers the Pacific Ocean
This was important because he discovered the Pacific Ocean to map it. It was also important because he claimed the ocean for Spain eading the way for later Spanish exploration and conquest along the western coast of South America. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther Posts the 95 Theses
Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the door of a church on the night before all saints day. This was important because the entire town saw Luther’s views on the Catholic Church, and it led to the creation and spreading of Lutheranism. -
Sep 20, 1519
Ferdinand Magellan’s Voyage Begins
This is an important date as Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage led to the discovery of a new path to India. His voyage also led to the pope having to restate the rules of the line of demarcation since he proved that everything was “west” of the line and “belonged to Spain”. -
Apr 17, 1521
The Diet of Worm Occurs
The Diet of Worms was a meeting called by Charles I of Spain to accuse Luther of crimes against the Catholic faith, and hopefully stop the spreading of Lutheranism. This is an important event because Luther was able to prove his ideals over the Catholic faith, and led Luther to flee to Germany as well as the increased spreading of Lutheranism -
Aug 15, 1521
The Aztecs are Conquered
This was an important event as the Aztecs were an ancient powerful civilization that was destroyed, and their relics and way of life were destroyed. It also allowed the Spanish control over Aztec people, gave the Spanish Aztec gold, and enslaved Aztec people. -
1536
John Calvin Flees to Geneva
This was important because John Calvin fled to Geneva after disowning the Catholic faith. This led to Geneva being the capitalism of Calvinism and led to Calvinism becoming more popular -
Apr 8, 1546
Council of Trent First Meets
The Council of Trent was formed during the Catholic reformation to make Catholics look better and get people back to the Catholic Church. The Council of Trent revised Catholic rules to be more religious and less corrupt, as well as creating new rules to improve the Catholic Church. -
May 25, 1553
Henry VIII Separates from the Catholic Church
Henry VII separated from the Catholic Church to annul his wife Catherine of Aragon. This was an important event because it led to the creation of Anglicanism and all the religious conflicts that would follow. -
Sep 25, 1555
The Peace of Augsburg
This was an important date because the Peace of Augsburg stopped religious crisis in Germany and allowed German princes to choose their religion. This also allowed Luther to continue practicing Lutheranism in Germany. -
Mar 21, 1556
Thomas Cranmer Burned Alive
Thomas Cranmer was burned alive in 1556 under the rule of ‘Bloody Mary’ or Mary Tudor who burned him for admitting to falsely creating Anglicanism and causing the annulment of her parents’ marriage. However, this was an important event because Thomas Cranmer admitted to signing the admission of creating Anglicanism, and said he didn’t mean it which led to consistent belief in Anglicanism. -
Aug 23, 1572
The Start of Bartholomew’s Day Massacre
The start of Bartolomew’s Day Massacre was an important day in France as it started the long following persecution of Protestants for the next few weeks. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre was also a main reason why Henry of Navarre saw the need to convert when he became king. -
Dec 13, 1577
Francis Drake Circumnavigates the Globe
This was an important event as Francis Drake was the 1st person to ever circumnavigate the globe and survive. It was also important because he did it while chasing Spanish ships to gather gold from the Spanish for the English, and it angered Spain. -
The Spanish Armada is Defeated
This is an important event as the Spanish Armada loses to the English. It is also important because it leads to the destruction of Spain’s title as #1 world power, wastes all of Spain’s money, Spain loses most of it’s army, and it leads to a religious crisis. -
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The Edict of Nantes Lasts
The Edict of Nantes was important in keeping the peace between Huguenots and Catholics and France making it important while it lasted. It is also important that it ended because it shows the absolute power Louis XIV had. -
The Dutch East India Company is Created
This was an important event because the Dutch East India company allowed people to buy shares in voyages like stocks and make money. It also allowed the Dutch to make more voyages and take over the spice trade from the Portuguese. -
The Stuarts Come into Power
This want an important event, because when the Stuarts ideals about divine right would lead to lots of conflict. It was also important because it cooled conflict between England and Scotland because they had the same ruler. -
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The 30 Year’s War
This was important because it altered the balance of power in Europe. It also ended lots of religious control over politics in Europe. -
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The Long Parliament
This was important because it was the first time parliament dismissed themselves, and it also angered and pressured Charles I. This would eventually help lead to the revolution. -
Louis XIV Comes into Power
This was an important event because it centralized most power in France and got rid of Huguenots. It was also important because after his reign France had no money left due to his excessive spending. -
The Beginning of the Commonwealth
The commonwealth was important because it was a different system of government in England, and it showed the people that they don't like that system of government. It also had strict regulations and made England Puritan for 11 years. -
Charles I Killed
This was important because when Charles I of England it marked the beginning of the commonwealth and meant the roundheads won the war. It was also important because even when the monarchy was re-instated parliament was given more power. -
The Glorious Revolution Occurs
This was an important event because James II (a Catholic King) was overthrown. It was also important because William and Mary came to power and were Protestants from the Netherlands. -
The English Bill of Rights is Signed
This was an important event because Mary and William were given power and the monarchy. It was also important because it gave parliament more rights and gave 50-50 control.