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1095
Pope Urban Called for the Crusades
Catholics wanted to take the Holy Land from the Muslims. -
1200
The Crusades Caused a big Change
Europe had gained more trade and manufacturing. This is an example of a pull factor. -
1254
Marco Polo's Birth
Marco Polo was born from merchants in Venice, Italy. -
1293
The Polos started heading home
The Polos came back with jade, ivory, jewels, porcelain, and silk -
1298
Marco Polo was Captured and Impisoned
Marco Polo captained a ship and was captured by Genoa. During his time in prison, he was told to write about his journeys to Asia by a writer he met. -
1415
The Portuguese Captured the Fortress Of Ceuta In Africa
This began their controlling of a global market of gold. -
1419
Portugal Discovered the Madeira Islands
This came from Prince Henry's funding of the work of scientists. This led to Prince Henry and his explorers and scientists to go farther out. -
1427
Portugal Discovered the Azores Islands
This came from Prince Henry's funding of the work of scientists and led to inspiring Prince Henry and his crew to navigate farther south. -
1434
One of Prince Henry's Ships Made a Successful Return Voyage
After at least 15 tries, one of Prince henry's ships returned successfully. This inspired Portugal to journey even farther. -
1469
The Marriage of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile
This started the building of a nation that had complete global power. This also unified Catholic Spain. -
1485
Columbus Explained His Plan of Going West to the Spice Islands to the King
In explaining his plan by going west instead of following Portugal around the Coast of Africa, Columbus was rejected. -
1488
Días Reached the Eastern Coast of South Africa
Bartolomeu Días led the journey down the coast of Africa and first wanted to go all the way to India, but his crew mutinied. -
Oct 12, 1492
Columbus Made Landfall on An Island He Named Hispaniola
He thought he had landed in the East Indies when he landed in Hispaniola. The discovery of the Americas made Spain extremely powerful. -
1498
Da Gama's Voyage Reached India
After this successful voyage, Da Gama became King Joâo II. This journey made Portugal one of the richest countries in Europe. -
Thomas Hobbes wrote The Leviathan
Thomas Hobbes believed that without a leader, man turns to chaos. -
John Locke wrote The Second Treatise
John Locke believed man could make the right decision and they should have all power within the government. -
The Declaration of Independence
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
The French needed to pay for the debt they had created during the Seven Years War so they taxed the people. -
Slaves Began the Rebellion
The slaves were tired of being treated so poorly so the maroons and some freed slaves started a rebellion. -
Slave Rebellion End
The slaves succeeded in ending slavery through their rebellion. -
Napoleon Bonaparte Invaded Spain
Napoleon didn't follow the French Revolution. Bolivar didn't want Napoleon as ruler in the first place. -
El Grito de Delores
Father Hidalgo rang the bells of the church tower. -
The Making of the Admirable Campaign.
Bolivar and his men were victorious when they invaded Spain and started the Admirable Campaign. -
Jose de San Martin captured Santiago, Chile
San Martin surprised the Spanish soldiers and freed Santiago, Chile. -
Moses Austin's Luck Changed
An economic depression caused by a crisis made many banks became unsuccessful. -
Stephen F. Austin and His Slave Made It To East Texas
They made it to East Texas in November. -
Gran Columbia Was Created
Gran Columbia was created under Bolivar's new system of government. -
Mexico Gains Independence from Spain
Father Hidalgo was executed and beheaded, however, his main goal was successful. -
The Mexican Government Passed the Imperial Colonization Law
With this law, Austin’s land was good and he could keep bringing in settlers from the U.S. -
Stephen F. Austin Founded San Felipe de Austin
Austin needed a capital for his colony so he decided on San Felipe, which was located on the Brazos river. -
Bolivar Became Supreme Leader of Peru
Bolivar created the Republic of Bolivia the next year. -
Constitution of 1824
MX declared it would be governed by a president and have a federalist government. -
1,790 Colonists Were Living In Austin's Colony
Austin's colony was growing due to the large amount of land the settlers would get. -
Republic of Fredonia Started
Ben Edwards revolted over the Old Stone Fort -
San Felipe had between 100 to 200 People
San Felipe's population quickly grew due to its success in location and resources. -
General Manuel Mier y Teran
He wrote about war and peace. -
Mexican Government issued the Law of April 6, 1830
This law ended all immigration to Texas from the United States. -
The Turtle Bayou Resolutions
The Texans write these statement that they did not attack the Mexican government. -
Conventions of 1831 and 1833
This was when the Texans told of their grievances. -
Santa Anna Declared Himself Dictator
Santa Anna believed that Texas wasn't ready for democracy. -
Consultation of 1835
Texans divided into the peace party and the war party that wanted immediate independence from Mexico. -
Grass Fight
Colonel Burleson sent men to capture MX supplies but it turned out to only be grass. -
The Siege Of San Antonio Was Won
Texans defeated general Cos and gained control over San Antonio and the Alamo -
Texas Revolution Began
The Mexicans wanted a cannon from Gonzales, but the Texans refused and told the Mexicans to "come and take it." This started the Texas revolution. -
Goliad Campaign
Texans marched toward Goliad and won the battle. -
The Battle of the Alamo Begins
It was a 13-day siege that the MX strted. -
The Battle of the Alamo Ends
The MX won and all the men were killed. -
Goliad Massacre
Men marched in three separate groups fooled that they were not going to die and they all were killed. -
The Treaty of Velasco
Texas was recognized as an independent country.