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1095
Pope Urban calls for the Crusades
Pope called the Crusades to defeat the Muslims in the Holy Land. -
1200
Europe makes a shift
The Crusades opened people's eyes to new goods and helped them focus on trade. Small fairs were set up on trade routes and the cities grew. -
1254
Marco Polo
Marco Polo was born to merchants in Italy which was a center for trade. -
1293
Polo's Journey Home
Marco Polo started his journey home after venturing to Asia. He returned with ivory, jade, jewels, porcelain, and silk, however most of the passengers died on the journey home. -
1298
Marco Polo's work
Marco Polo captained a ship in a battle against Genoa and was captured. He met an author and wrote a book about his travels to Asia that became one of the most popular books. -
1415
Travels to Africa
The Portuguese gained knowledge about Africa and started controlling the global gold market. -
1419
Portuguese in Madeira
Prince Henry helped Portuguese advancements such as shipbuilding, cartography, and navigational science that led to the discovery of Madeira. -
1427
Discovery of Azores
After the discovery of the Madeira Islands in 1419 due to new technological advancements, the Azores Islands were discovered. -
1434
Prince Henry's First Successful Voyage
After 15 had failed to travel past Cape Bojador, Prince Henry's ships finally made a successful voyage. -
1469
Spanish Unified
The marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella unified Spain and began building a nation that would compete for global power. -
1485
Columbus Presenting His Idea
Columbus presented his idea of sailing to the Spice Islands to the King of Portugal, and he was rejected. -
1488
Around Africa
Dias successfully made it around the tip of Africa. -
Oct 12, 1492
Columbus Makes Landfall
Columbus made landfall on an island he named Hispaniola. -
1498
Voyage in India
Gama's voyage finally reached India and discovered a route that helped Portugual gain money. -
Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes wrote The Leviathan. -
John Locke
John Locke wrote The Second Treatise on Government. -
Declaration of Independence
The colonist called for a revolution and wrote the Declaration of Independence which established the United States. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
The French Revolution established a National Assembly that created the Declaration of the Rights of Man. -
Slaves Begin to Rebel
The slaves began their rebellion in Haiti. -
Result of Slave Rebellion
They had succeeded in ending slavery and French control. -
Napoleon Bonaparte's Invasion
Napoleon Bonaparte, the French Emperor, invaded Spain. -
Grito de Dolores
Hidalgo called to people to fight for independence, and the cries and calls of Dolores were called el Grito de Dolores. -
Simón Bolívar's Invasion
Simón Bolívar and his men invaded Venezuela which marks the beginning of the Admirable Campaign. -
San Martín's Plan
San Martín surprised Spanish soldiers and liberated Santiago, Chile, where he carried out his plan of capturing Lima. -
Economic Depression
There was an economic crisis that started a depression, many banks weren't doing well, and Austin lost many things he possessed. -
Journey to Texas
Austin made his move to Texas with a slave, Richmond, and they made it to East Texas. -
San Martín and Bolívar
San Martín proclaimed Peru independent from Spain, and Gran Colombia has created Bolívar's new government. -
Mexico Gains Independence
Because of Hidalgo Mexico finally gained independence from Spain. -
Austin's Colony Approval
Austin got approval for his colony, and the Mexican government made the Imperial Colonization law, so Austin went back to texas. -
San Felipe de Austin
San Felipe was founded as the capital of Austin's colony. -
Bolívar Becomes Dictator
Bolívar becomes the supreme leader of Peru, in which he united much of South America which was free from Spanish control. -
The Mexican Constitution
A Mexican Constitution stated that they would be governed by a president, have a congress to make the laws and create a federalist government with shared power. -
Austin Gets Contracts
Austin started getting contracts for more colonies. -
Republic of Fredonia
Benjamin Edwards started the Republic of Fredonia and declared independence from Mexico. -
Gaining Residents in Austins Colony
Austin's colony gained 100-200 people. -
Law of April 6, 1830
The Mexican government issues a law that was written to give Mexico more control over Texas. Mexico later ended all immigration from the United States -
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Texas wrote many statements called the Turtle Bayou Resolutions. -
Conventions of 1832 and 1833
Texans came together to list grievances and present request to Santa Anna. They supported Santa Anna because he promised to create a federalist government. -
Santa Anna Becomes President
Santa Anna is elected president of Mexico. -
Grass Fight
Texans were ordered to stop the Mexicans from approaching San Antonio and take their supplies but Texans captured the mules only to find the packs filled with grass to feed animals. -
Santa Anna Becomes Dictator
Santa Anna decided Mexico should not function as a democracy and declared himself dictator. -
Consultation of 1835
The Texans were divided. One group was called the peace party and they wanted to keep peace with Mexico. The other group was called the war party and they wanted independence from Mexico. -
The Siege of San Antonio
Texas defeated General Cos in the Seige of San Antonio. -
Come and Take It
The Gonzales volunteers made a surprise attack at dawn and the Texans waved a "Come and Take It" flag. -
Texas Revolution Begins
Texas challenged the Mexicans with "Come and Take It" so the Texans fired on the Mexicans and lead to the start of the Texas Revolution. -
The Goliad Campaign
George Collinsworth, Ben Milam, and many Texan soldiers march toward Goliad. Texas defeated the Mexicans in a surprise attack. -
Treaty of Velasco
The Treaty of Velasco recognized Texas as an independent country. They were no longer under Mexican control. Because of this treaty, agreements were made between Santa Anna and Sam Houston. -
The Battle of the Alamo
The Mexicans began a 13-day siege of the Alamo where Mexican troops constantly attacked the Alamo. -
Mexicans Win 13-Day Siege
The Mexicans won the 30-day siege at the Battle of the Alamo. -
Goliad Massacre
Many soldiers including Fannin were killed at the Goliad Massacre. -
The Battle of San Jacinto
The Texans surprised the Mexicans, and they shouted "Remember the Alamo!" and "Remember Goliad!" They won the Battle in 18 minutes ending the Texas Revolution.