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Started in Italy. It was an interest in Greek and Roman learning. It focused on arts, literature and philosophy. -
in Germany Johannes Gutenberg invented the movable type printing press. It was used for printing and made it easier to share information more quickly. -
He was a famous Italian artist and inventor. His most famous painting is the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper. He is one of the most influential artist ever. -
Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer. He was the first European to reach India by sea. He opened a sea route which connected Europe and Asia. -
European countries began the slave trade in west africa. It was primarily Portuguese traders they needed slaves for there tobacco plantations in the caribbean and cotton plantations in the southern U.S. -
He protested because he disagreed with policy's of paying money to obtain forgiveness of sin. Also he didn't like that only priests were allowed to teach the bible. He also wanted printed in different languages not just in Latin. -
Magellan starts his voyage with a fleet of 5 ships leaving spain. They sailed across the Atlantic ocean. They sailed around the world to prove the earth is round. his voyage took nearly 3 years. -
She became queen at the age of 25. during her time of being a queen she ruled over england and Ireland Intel she died in 1603. The affect she had on history and culture lead to the Elizabethan era. -
It was to establish a British presence in the Indian spicy trade. it became powerful in south Asia. It relied on slave labor and brought in slaves from west and east Africa. -
It started because of King Charles I over use of power. there was a disagreement over religion. over 200,000 people died. -
The declaration of Rights was established after Glorious revolution. It made parliaments stronger. It protected the rights of the people. -
the Industrial Revolution starts in England. James Watt perfected the steam engine. the country moved from agriculture to mostly manufacturing. -
The end of the seven year War between England and France. Canada becomes a colony of Britain. -
He is considered one of the greatest navigators and explorers of all time.
He mapped the east coast of Australia.
This mapping allowed for settlements 18 years later. -
He composed the greatest symphony ever.
He was born in Bonn, Germany.
In 1800 he composed the First symphony. -
Formerly titled The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America.
It explains the separation from Great Britain.
The Declaration of Independence was published in newspapers and read aloud to crowds throughout the colonies. -
11 British ships carrying 1,023 people traveling from Portsmouth in the United Kingdom arrived in Warrane (now Sydney Cove).
Arthur Phillip put up a British flag at the site.
One reason the British did this was to establish a base in the Pacific to counter French expansion. -
“We The People” means the United States government exists to serve its citizens.
It is the longest surviving written document of government.
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams did not sign the document because they were on diplomatic missions in Europe. -
It was a period of political and societal change in France.
France was nearly bankrupt and its people were unhappy.
They were imposing heavy taxes and they failed to provide any relief. -
This was an organized effort to end the practice of slavery.
William Wilberforce lead the cause.
The efforts were growing in England and then in America.