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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus discovers new world
Columbus sails across the Atlantic ocean reaching an island but discovers the new world instead. He was headed for East Asia but reached France instead. -
1517
95 thesis
The 95 thesis was written by Martin Luther in the Reformation. Martin Luther nailed the 95 thesis on the door of the catholic church. -
1545
Catholic Counter-Reformation
This Reformation was to gain back control and to reorganize itself. In ti\his reformation there was the Inquisition and the time when Luther nailed the 95 thesis to a church door. -
Period: 1545 to 1563
Catholic Counter-Reformation
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Edict of Nantes
The Edict of Nantes was written by Henry IV. The purpose of it was to grant a large number of religious to the Huguenots. -
Scientific Revolution
This revolution was about the human understanding and peoples knowledge of the physical universe. There are many scientists that believe different things in this revolution. -
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English Civil War
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English Civil War
The English Civil War was fought by the Cavaliers and the Roundheads. The end result is that the Roundheads win and King Charles I gets executed. -
Louis XIV revokes Edict of Nantes
The Edict of Nantes granted Huguenots freedom to practice their religion without the state. He felt he should give them the freedom that they deserve. -
Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution was to overthrow King James I.It was also known as the bloodless revolution because there was no blood in this revolution. -
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Glorious Revolution
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American Revolution
The American Revolution was a colonial revolt.This was fought in America for independence from Great Britain. -
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American Revolution
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French Revolution
The French Revolution took place in France and it was a social and political upheaval. The leader of this revolution was Napoleon. -
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French Revolution
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Congress of Vienna
The purpose of the Congress of Vienna was to have a long-term peace plan for Europe. It was a meeting for ambassadors from European states and Austria. -
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Congress of Vienna
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Unification of Italy
The Unification of Italy was about balancing powers and new philosophies and failed revolutions, etc. Also, it was about unifying Italy into one. -
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Unification of Italy
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Matthew Perry opening Japan to Trade
Matthew Perry led his ships to the harbor at Tokyo bay. This is where he wanted to start opening trade with Japan and that is what he did. -
Unification of Germany
The leader who was trying to unify Germany was Otto von Bismarck. He unified Germany by blood and iron ( Realpolitik). -
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SOURCES
. http://www.history.com/ . Notes . http://www.sparknotes.com/
