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Jan 1, 1436
The Printing Press is Invented(Reformation)
Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press in Germany. The Printing press helps Luther make the 95 Theses. -
1470
Caravel Ship is Used
In the late 15th Century Portugal started using the Caravel ship which held 50 people but was easy to steer. The caravel help make Portugal explore -
Period: 1478 to
Spanish Inquisition(Reformation)
The Spanish Inquisition was created to combat heretics, and help the Counter-Reformation. This helps Centralize Power in Spain -
Feb 3, 1488
Bartolomeu Dias Reaches the Cape of Storms(Global Exploration)
Bartolomeu Dias, a French Explorer, reaches the Southernmost tip of Africa. This is important because it paves the way for Portugal to the spice islands. -
Jun 7, 1494
Treaty of Tordesellias(Global Exploration)
The Pope at the time saw Spain and Portugal competing for global exploration with each other. Since both were Catholic the Pope made the agreement that everything west of a designated line was Spanish territory and East, Portugal. -
Period: May 20, 1498 to
Portugal Dominates Spice Trade (Global Exploration)
Since Portugal was the first to reach India, they were able to get rich off of the spice islands. This made Portugal an incredibly rich and strong country. -
Apr 22, 1500
Pedro Cabral Colonizes Brazil(Global Exploration)
Pedro Cabra was on a mission for Portugal's colonizers Brazil. This is important because to this day Brazil speaks Portuguese. -
1504
Michelangelo Creates the David Statue(Renaissance)
Michaelangelo creates a statue of the biblical figure David. This is important because it highlights the idealism of the human form, which was a trend in the art of the Renaissance. -
1513
Vasco Nunez de Balboa finds Pacific Ocean(Global Exploration)
While being on a Central American mission for Spain, Vasco Nunez de Balboa finds the Pacific Ocean. This is the first European sighting of the Pacific Ocean -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther Creates the 95 Theses(Reformation)
Martin Luther outside the church in Wittenberg writes out 95 reasons why the church should be reformed. This is important because its the start of Lutherism -
1519
Leonardo DaVinci Finishes the Mona Lisa(Renassiance)
Leonarda finished the Mona Lisa in Florence and was left in his workshop after he died. This painting is famous be cause of its detail in shading, and no one knows who the subject is. -
1521
Diet of Worms(Reformation)
Martin Luther was called to Worms, Germany, and is charged with heresy. He beats Charles in the argument and Luther has new fame. -
1521
Martin Luther Lives at the Wartburg Castle(Reformation)
After Martin Luther was banished by the Pope; he seeks protection from the ruler of the Wartburg Castle. This is important because Germany later becomes a Calvinist Country. -
1522
Ferdinand Magellan and His Crew Circumnavigate(Global Exploration)
Trying to prove everything was west of the Line of Demarcation(therefore Spain would own everything). Magellan would die mid-voyage. However, his crew was able to accomplish this feat. -
Sep 23, 1529
Council of Zurich Reformation in Switzerland(Reformation
The Council of Zurich abolishes relics and paintings in the church. This event is imported because Switzerland is a Protestant country to this day. -
1534
Henry VIII Annuls HIs Marriage(Reformation)
Henry VIII wants to annul his marriage, but in doing so he leaves the Catholic Church and makes the Archbishop of Canterbury an important figure in his religion. This is the start of Anglicanism -
Dec 13, 1545
Council of Trent(Reformation)
The Council of Trent was created to help reform the Catholic Church, by saying good things about the Council of Trent and banning indulgences. This is important because other groups are inspired to reform, such as Ignatius of Loyola. -
1550
Astrolabe is Introduced to Mariners (Global Exploration)
The astrolabe helped navigated through the ocean, This helps makes world exploration easier. -
Jan 16, 1556
Charles V Resigns (Absolutism)
Charles V stepped down from being the King of Spain because of the stress of ruling over so much land and the threat of the Ottomans and the Dutch. His resigning is important because this gave power to Phillip, who was another impactful monarch. -
Mar 15, 1556
Thomas Crammer is Burned by the Stake(Absolutism)
Thomas Crammer is burned by the stake for heresy. Thomas Crammer a paramount English ruler; this event is important because this is what earned help Mary Tudor earn her nickname: Bloody Mary, and one of her many significant killings. This also helps centralize the religion in England back to Catholicsim -
Mar 1, 1559
Phillip II conflicts with England(Absolutism)
The first conflict with Engand was Queen Elizabeth privatering Spain's ships. Queen Elizabeth also rejected Phillip II, and England was protestant. These conflicts lead to Spain plotting to invade England. -
Period: 1562 to
French 7 Civil Wars(Absolutism)
France had seven different conflicts within the country. The two opposing forces were always Catholicism versus Protestantism. This is important because it leaves room for Henry of Navarre establish his new law. -
Aug 24, 1572
Bartholomew's Days Massacres(Absolutism)
On the day of Henry of Navarre and Margaret of Valois which was a Catholic and Calvinist marriage. Guards started killing Protestants due to confusion. This is important because Henry later writes the Edict of Nantes. -
Spanish Armada plans to Invade England(Absolutism)
Phillip II sent an armada to England, so they could escort a ferry of boats to invade. However the plan failed, this was important because since Spain was Catholic everyone thought God would punish the heretics, England, however when England stopped the invasion; people questioned their choice of relgion. -
Dutch Take Over Spice Islands(Global Exploration
Dutch establish themselves in the Spice trade by being peaceful. This likely set up the East India Company -
Dutch East India Company Begins(Global Exploration)
A company started by the Dutch to assist trade. This became the richest company in the era. -
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Louis XIV Reign(Absolutism)
In Louis XIV's centralized France, dispelled nobles. He then put France in debt by building Versailles, setting war on Europe, not taking taxes from the richest nobles, dispelling rich Huguenot nobles -
Period: to
Commonwealth of England(Absolutism)
Commonwealth marks the end of the English Monarchy. In the Commonwealth, Parliament got rid of the House of Lords and made Calvinism the official religion. However, life becomes too strict which leads to the return of the Monarchy. -
Return to the Monarchy/ Charles II Takes the Throne(Absolutism)
England decides to return to having a king, and they choose Charles II. Charles hangs Parliament in revenge. When Charles dies, this leads to James II becoming King. -
The Glorious Revolution(Absolutism)
Parliament wants a new king instead of James II. They ask William and Mary, and they invade without bloodshed. This marks an era of peace in England.