Latin america

History of Latin America

By Kinkaid
  • 1095

    Pope Urban Called for the Crusades

    Pope Urban Called for the Crusades
    Catholics wanted to take the Holy Land from the Muslims.
  • 1200

    The Crusades Caused a big Change

    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's Birth
    Marco Polo was born from merchants in Venice, Italy.
  • 1293

    The Polos started heading home

    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 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 wrote The Leviathan
    Thomas Hobbes believed that without a leader, man turns to chaos.
  • John Locke wrote The Second Treatise

    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

    The Declaration of Independence
    "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."
  • Declaration of the Rights of Man

    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

    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

    Slave Rebellion End
    The slaves succeeded in ending slavery through their rebellion.
  • Napoleon Bonaparte Invaded Spain

    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

    El Grito de Delores
    Father Hidalgo rang the bells of the church tower.
  • The Making of the Admirable Campaign.

    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

    Jose de San Martin captured Santiago, Chile
    San Martin surprised the Spanish soldiers and freed Santiago, Chile.
  • Moses Austin's Luck Changed

    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

    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
    Gran Columbia was created under Bolivar's new system of government.
  • Mexico Gains Independence from Spain

    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

    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

    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 Became Supreme Leader of Peru
    Bolivar created the Republic of Bolivia the next year.
  • Constitution of 1824

    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

    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

    Republic of Fredonia Started
    Ben Edwards revolted over the Old Stone Fort
  • San Felipe had between 100 to 200 People

    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

    General Manuel Mier y Teran
    He wrote about war and peace.
  • Mexican Government issued the Law of April 6, 1830

    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 Turtle Bayou Resolutions
    The Texans write these statement that they did not attack the Mexican government.
  • Conventions of 1831 and 1833

    Conventions of 1831 and 1833
    This was when the Texans told of their grievances.
  • Santa Anna Declared Himself Dictator

    Santa Anna Declared Himself Dictator
    Santa Anna believed that Texas wasn't ready for democracy.
  • Consultation of 1835

    Consultation of 1835
    Texans divided into the peace party and the war party that wanted immediate independence from Mexico.
  • Grass Fight

    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

    The Siege Of San Antonio Was Won
    Texans defeated general Cos and gained control over San Antonio and the Alamo
  • Texas Revolution Began

    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

    Goliad Campaign
    Texans marched toward Goliad and won the battle.
  • The Battle of the Alamo Begins

    The Battle of the Alamo Begins
    It was a 13-day siege that the MX strted.
  • The Battle of the Alamo Ends

    The Battle of the Alamo Ends
    The MX won and all the men were killed.
  • Goliad Massacre

    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

    The Treaty of Velasco
    Texas was recognized as an independent country.