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Pope called the Crusades to defeat the Muslims in the Holy Land. -
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. -
Marco Polo was born to merchants in Italy which was a center for trade. -
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. -
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. -
The Portuguese gained knowledge about Africa and started controlling the global gold market. -
Prince Henry helped Portuguese advancements such as shipbuilding, cartography, and navigational science that led to the discovery of Madeira. -
After the discovery of the Madeira Islands in 1419 due to new technological advancements, the Azores Islands were discovered. -
After 15 had failed to travel past Cape Bojador, Prince Henry's ships finally made a successful voyage. -
The marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella unified Spain and began building a nation that would compete for global power. -
Columbus presented his idea of sailing to the Spice Islands to the King of Portugal, and he was rejected. -
Dias successfully made it around the tip of Africa. -
Columbus made landfall on an island he named Hispaniola. -
Gama's voyage finally reached India and discovered a route that helped Portugual gain money. -
Thomas Hobbes wrote The Leviathan. -
John Locke wrote The Second Treatise on Government. -
The colonist called for a revolution and wrote the Declaration of Independence which established the United States. -
The French Revolution established a National Assembly that created the Declaration of the Rights of Man. -
The slaves began their rebellion in Haiti. -
They had succeeded in ending slavery and French control. -
Napoleon Bonaparte, the French Emperor, invaded Spain. -
Hidalgo called to people to fight for independence, and the cries and calls of Dolores were called el Grito de Dolores. -
Simón Bolívar and his men invaded Venezuela which marks the beginning of the Admirable Campaign. -
San Martín surprised Spanish soldiers and liberated Santiago, Chile, where he carried out his plan of capturing Lima. -
There was an economic crisis that started a depression, many banks weren't doing well, and Austin lost many things he possessed. -
Austin made his move to Texas with a slave, Richmond, and they made it to East Texas. -
San Martín proclaimed Peru independent from Spain, and Gran Colombia has created Bolívar's new government. -
Because of Hidalgo Mexico finally gained independence from Spain. -
Austin got approval for his colony, and the Mexican government made the Imperial Colonization law, so Austin went back to texas. -
San Felipe was founded as the capital of Austin's colony. -
Bolívar becomes the supreme leader of Peru, in which he united much of South America which was free from Spanish control. -
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 started getting contracts for more colonies. -
Benjamin Edwards started the Republic of Fredonia and declared independence from Mexico. -
Austin's colony gained 100-200 people. -
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 -
Texas wrote many statements called the Turtle Bayou Resolutions. -
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 is elected president of Mexico. -
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 decided Mexico should not function as a democracy and declared himself dictator. -
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. -
Texas defeated General Cos in the Seige of San Antonio. -
The Gonzales volunteers made a surprise attack at dawn and the Texans waved a "Come and Take It" flag. -
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. -
George Collinsworth, Ben Milam, and many Texan soldiers march toward Goliad. Texas defeated the Mexicans in a surprise attack. -
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 Mexicans began a 13-day siege of the Alamo where Mexican troops constantly attacked the Alamo. -
The Mexicans won the 30-day siege at the Battle of the Alamo. -
Many soldiers including Fannin were killed at the Goliad Massacre. -
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.