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Jan 1, 1436
The Printing Press is Created
Around 1436 a German goldsmith named Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. This invention was revolutionary because it helped printers mass produce books and documents including the 95 theses. -
Period: Jan 1, 1485 to
England has a Balance of Goverment
During this time period England is ruled by the Tudors whose line started with Henry VIII and ended with
Elizabeth I. When their reign came to an end their Scottish cousins the Stuarts came to power and thats where the problems began. -
Feb 3, 1488
Bartolomeu Dias Discovers the End of Africa
In early 1488 Bartolomeu's 2 ships sailed off the coast of South Africa but got blown away and he ordered a 28 degree turn to avoid the rocky coastline. They ended p finding land but decided to continue on and they found a way around Africa it also triggered Vasco da Gama's voyage. -
Oct 12, 1492
Christopher Columbus Finds Haiti, DR and the Bahamas
In an attempt to find the Spice Islands by going West Christopher Columbus ended up in the Caribbean and found several islands. He ended up believing that he had found the Spice Island and believed that for the rest of his life. -
May 20, 1498
Vasco da Gama Finds India
In July 1497 departed from Lisbon Portugal and sailed around the Cape of Good Hope, he anchored at Malindi and with the help of an Indian merchant he sailed across the Indian Ocean and landed in India.This was important because it aided the Portuguese in finding the Spice Islands. -
Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Mercantilism Dominates
Mercantilism was an economic system where countries try to make more money than the countries around them. During this this time period many countries strived to do just that. -
Apr 22, 1500
Pedro Cabral Finds Brazil for Portugal
Pedro Cabral was the first European to reach Brazil. This was significant because this sparked a line of journeys to the Americas. -
Jan 1, 1506
Mona Lisa Painted
Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo DaVinchi in 1506. It was important because it was one of the great paintings in the Renisance. -
Jan 1, 1512
The Portuguese Find the Spice Islands
Once Vasco da Gama found India it was not long before other expeditions made their way further East. When the Portuguese found the Spice Islands they took control of the Spice Trade and destroyed Arab control of it, this brought in great riches. -
Jan 1, 1513
Vasco Nunez de Balboa Finds the Pacific Ocean
While on the coast of the Isthmus of Panama looking for gold Vasco discovered that there was another ocean in the West. This helped the Spanish find another route to Panama eventually. -
Oct 31, 1517
Luther posts the 95 theses
Martin Luther posted a list of 95 reasons the Catholic Church was wrong on the door of the Schlosskirche. This sparked the Protestant Reformation. -
Oct 31, 1517
Luther Creates Lutherism
Once Luther posted the 95 theses that was the start of Lutherism. Lutherism spread quickly thanks to the printing press and it was quickly adopted -
Jan 1, 1521
The Diet of Worms
After Luther posted the 95 theses on the church doors he was told to recant but he refused and was charged with heresy. In January 1521 he was called to speak before an assembly which included Charles V in Worms, once he finished speaking he was almost killed. -
May 1, 1521
Hernan Cortes conquers the Aztecs
When Hernan landed in Mexico he had his sights on conquering the Aztec empire, when he first found the Aztecs they were able to drive the Spanish from Tenochtitlan. When Hernan returned with his men they captured the city. -
Nov 16, 1532
Fransisco Pizzaro Conquers the Incas
When Fransisco reached modern day Peru he lured Atahualpa to a feast with his men and opened fire on him and his men, only sparring Atahualpa to get more gold out of him. This event was significant because it marked the end of a the great empire. -
May 23, 1533
Henry IV Annuls his Marriage to Catherine of Aragon
Henry initially asked the Catholic Church to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon but once the pope refused he went to Thomas Crammer and made him the head of a new religion as long as he annulled his marriage. This was important because this made England no longer Catholic. -
Jan 1, 1534
John Calvin Flees to Geneva
John Calvin lived in France but being a Protestant in France was dangerous, therefore he fled to Geneva. There, he set up Calvinism and lived there the rest of his life. -
Jan 1, 1542
The Inquisition Begins
The Inquisition was a powerful movement set in the Catholic Church. The purpose of it was to find heretics and kill them. -
Dec 13, 1545
Council of Trent Begins
The Council of Trent was a council held in Trent. Its purpose was to address challenges brought up by the Protestant Reformation. -
Jul 1, 1553
Mary Tudor Begins Ruling
When Mary began ruling she flew into a rage to make England Catholic again thus earning her nickname "Bloody Mary". This was important because it forced many Protestants to flee to the new world for safety. -
Jan 1, 1558
Elizabeth Tudor begins Ruling
Elizabeth Tudor was one of the greatest monarchs that ever lived. She protected and brought England to greatness -
Aug 24, 1572
Bartholomew's Day Massacre
It all started when 1 person killed a Protestant and everyone followed their lead. This led to more religious tension and the Edict of Nantes. -
The Spanish Armada is Built
Elizabeth had angered Philip II for a long time and he had enough. He built a fleet of 150 ships and used them to distract the English Navy while his soldiers invaded England on land. -
The Spanish Armada Fails
The ships got blown north and ended up going around England to Ireland and finally got back to Spain. This catastrophe left Spain bankrupt and the people wondering if God was mad at them. -
Henry of Navarre Writes the Edict of Nantes
This Edict put a temporary end to the religious wars between the Catholics and Protestants. It was later revoked by Louis XIV in 1685 which led to many Huguenots emigrating. -
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The Dutch East India Company
The Dutch East India Company was the richest company ever. The company traded in the waters between the Cape of Good Hope and Straits of Magellan -
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Louis XIV's Reign
Louis reigned over France for 72 years. His reign ended with a bankrupt France with many enemies. -
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Oliver Cromwell's Commonwealth
After the war between the Cavilers and Roundheads which the Roundheads won Oliver Cromwell takes over and sets up a military dictatorship. His dictatorship does not last long and falls apart when he dies. -
The Restoration
Initially in 1651 Charles II invaded England but was defeated by Oliver Cromwell but when Cromwell died in 1658 Charles II was proclaimed king. This reestablished the Stuart dynasty. -
The Glorious Revolution
When James II who was Catholic became king the people did not like this so they called William and Mary to come invade them. This revolution gets its name because no one was killed or hurt. -
The Glorious Revolution
When James II who was Catholic became king the people did not like this so they called William and Mary to come invade them. This revolution gets its name because no one was killed or hurt.