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1095
Pope Urban Called for the Crusades
The Catholics tried to conquer Jerusalem and the Holy Land from the Muslims. -
1200
Europe makes a shift in the culture
Pope called for the crusades, they learned about trade and gained goods and power, a change - commercial revolution - shift in the culture -
1254
Marco Polo
Marco Polo was born, went on journey with father and uncle to Asia and recorded his observations -
1293
Polos Journey With Goods
Polos began journey home with goods such as jewels, gold, and more. -
1298
Marco Polos Travels of Asia
Marco Polo was captured and wrote a book about his journey. -
1415
Portugal discovers Africa
The Portuguese captured the Fortress of Ceuta in Africa. Before this very little knowledge of Africa but now they set up trading posts and collected gold. -
1419
Portugal discovers Madeira Islands
Portugal discovers Madeira Islands. Made them want to travel further south. -
1427
Discovery of Azores Islands
Portuguese discovers the Azores Islands. Making others want to explore navigate further south. -
1434
Cape Bojador
One of Prince Henry's ships made a return voyage from Cape Bojador. -
1469
Marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella
The marriage of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile, this unified Catholic Spain and began the process of global power. -
1485
Spice Islands
Columbus approached the King of Portugal the show his plan for sailing to Spice Islands, he was rejected. -
1488
Bartolomeu Días
Bartolomeu Días makes it to the tip of Africa, reaching the coast of Africa. -
Oct 12, 1492
Hispaniola
Columbus finds island Hispaniola, named Admiral of the Ocean Sea and governor and viceroy. -
1498
Cape Verde Islands
Días with da Gama on a voyage and making it to Cape Verde Islands. -
Leviathan
Thomas Hobbes wrote the Leviathan explaining how all men are dependent on a ruler. -
The Second Treatise
John Locke wrote The Second Treatise explaining how men were independent and were smart enough to make their own decisions. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence from the British crown and established in the United States of America. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
Declaration of the Rights of Man in France explains their rights and how all men are equal and don't deserve to be under such a cruel government. -
French Revolution
French revolution. More colored people (slaves) than whites. French overthrew the king. -
Haitian Revolution
The Haitian Revolution was when slaves began a rebellion for independence. Led by Toussaint L 'Overture -
Tried to Free Slaves
The government in France ordered the French in colonial Saint Domingue to free their slaves. -
Ended Slavery in Haiti
Ended slavery as well as French control over the Island. -
Napoleon invaded Spain
French emperor invaded Spain, Napoleon Bonaparte. -
Grito de Dolores
Father Miguel Hidalgo tells people in the town of Dolores to go fight for independence. Called Grito de Dolores. -
Bolívar invaded Vnezuela
Bolívar and his men invaded Venezuela, called the Admirable Campaign. Then Venezuela became independent. -
San Martín surprises soldiers
Forces loyal to Spain captured Chile. San Martín then surprised Spanish Soldiers and liberated Santiago. Then went with the original plan, Capture of Lima. -
Economic depression
A money crisis caused a depression. Many banks lost all of their fortunes. -
Beggining of Texas
Stephen F. Austin and his father crossed into Texas, this was the very beginning of the state. -
Mexicos independence from Spain
Father Miguel Hidalgo and Costilla gained independence from Spain. -
Peru Independent
San Martín took the capital of Peru and called Peru independent from Spain. -
New law
The Mexican government passed the Imperial Colonization Law. -
Bolívar leader of Peru
Bolívar became the dictator of Peru, the leader. -
San Felipe de Austin
Stephen F. Austin founds San Felipe de Austin as the Capital of Texas. -
Mexico Constitution
Early immigrants in Texas from the US under the Constitution of 1824. Mexico proclaimed that they were governed by a president with a congress. -
Colonies
Stephen F. Austin got contracts for 4 other colonies with the help of others. -
Fredonian Rebellion
Benjamin Edward started the republic of Fredonia and declared Independence from Mexico. Called Fredonian Rebellion. -
Growing of San Felipe
Once San Felipe became the capital of Texas, the town grew and got more residents.