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Period: 1300 to
The Renaissance
Period in European civilization immediately following the Middle Ages and conventionally held to have been characterized by a surge of interest in Classical scholarship and values. -
1347
The Black Death
The Black Death arrived in Europe by sea in October 1347 when 12 Genoese trading ships docked at the Sicilian port of Messina after a long journey through the Black Sea. -
Apr 15, 1452
Leonardo da Vinci
was an Italian Renaissance polymath whose areas of interest included invention, painting, sculpting, architecture, science, music, mathematics, engineering, literature, anatomy, geology, astronomy, botany, writing, history, and cartography. He has been variously called the father of palaeontology, ichnology, and architecture, and is widely considered one of the greatest painters of all time. -
Mar 6, 1475
Michaelangelo
Michelangelo is widely regarded as the most famous artist of the Italian Renaissance. Among his works are the "David" and "Pieta" statues and the Sistine Chapel frescoes. -
1503
The Mona Lisa
Leonardo de Vinci painted the Mona Lisa. It was a picture of a girl named Lisa, she a small style which made it mysterious. -
Period: 1550 to
Age of Absolutism
The Age of Absolutism describes a period of European history in which monarchs successfully gathered the wealth and power of the state to themselves. Louis XIV is the poster image of the absolute monarch. -
1571
The Battle of Lepanto
It was important because nothing was gained and it showed that Philip 2 did not really have the best judgments. -
Oct 7, 1571
Battle Of Lepento
The naval Battle of Lepanto took place on 7 October 1571 at the northern edge of the entrance to the Gulf of Corinth (then the Gulf of Lepanto), off western Greece. -
The Spanish Armada
Philip 2 was married to Mary of England. When she died he lost power over England. As he tried to gain it back he failed to get the land back. -
Louis XIV
King of France from 1643 to 1715; his long reign was marked by the expansion of French influence in Europe and by the magnificence of his court and the Palace of Versailles. -
Charles 1 Got Executed
Charles 1 was put on trial. He apparently was 'Tyrant, Traitor, Murderer, Public Enemy." Later he got beheaded in front of his people of England he was ruling. -
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Age of Enlightenment
The Enlightenment was an intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated the world of ideas in Europe during the 18th century, "The Century of Philosophy". -
Oliver Cromwell Tragically Died
Leaving England ruler less. In 1660 Parliament invited Charles back. -
Louis XIV of France created the Palace of Versailles
It shows he was devoted to his work and that he cared about his environment. -
Peter the Great
Peter the Great ruled the Tsardom of Russia and later the Russian Empire from May 7, 1682 to his death. -
Mary Astell wrote "Serious Proposal to the Ladies"
This stated that woman needed to become better educated. -
The Steam Engine is Invented
Thomas Newcomen invents the first steam engine. It is not very useful yet, but the idea of using a steam to make machines go will be important to the Industrial Revolution. -
Montesquieu published "Persian Letters"
Reason used to liberate the mind -
Voltaire published "Philosophic Letters to the English"
Criticized problems facing France at the time. -
Montesquieu published "The Spirit of the Laws"
The condition of the country determined the political and social structure. -
Diderot published "The Encyclopedia"
It was considered the most important work of his lifetime. -
The Spinning Jenny is Invented
James Hargreaves, a British carpenter, and weaver invents the spinning jenny. The machine spins more than one ball of yarn or thread at a time making it easier and faster to make cloth. -
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American Revolution
The American Revolution was a colonial revolt that took place between 1765 and 1783. The American Patriots in the Thirteen Colonies won independence from Great Britain, becoming the United States of America. -
British form an alliance with Patriots
The British governor of Virginia, Lord Dunmore, issues a proclamation offering freedom to any slaves of rebellious Americans who are able to enter British lines. Throughout the course of the war, tens of thousands of African Americans will seek their freedom by supporting the British. A smaller number will fight on the patriot side, despite policies that discourage their enlistment. -
Americans hold their own at the Battle of Bunker Hill
In the first major action of the war, inexperienced colonial soldiers hold off hardened British veterans for more than two hours at Breeds Hill. Although eventually forced to abandon their position, including the high ground of Bunker Hill overlooking Boston, the Patriots show that they are not intimidated by the long lines of red-coated infantrymen of the 2,200 British seeing action, more than 1,000 end up dead or wounded. -
America Declares its independence
The Deceleration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress. Following a decade of agitation over taxes and a year of war, representatives make the break with Britain. King George III isn't willing to let his subjects go without a fight, and loyalists sentiment remains strong in many areas. Americans' primary allegiance is to their states; nationalism will grow slowly. -
Loyalists defeated at Moores Creek
A force of loyalists (Americans who want to remain British subjects), more of them of Scots descent, is defeated by a patriot army at the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge. This setback will largely quiet the loyalist activity in the Carolina's for three years. -
Big British setback at Saratoga
General John Burgoyne's attempt to separate the rebellious New England colonies from those farther south ends in a spectacular failure. The surrender of 6,000 British regulars at Saratoga will shock London and help induce France to enter the war on the American side. -
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French Revolution
The French Revolution was a period of far-reaching social and political upheaval in France that lasted from 1789 until 1799, and was partially carried forward by Napoleon during the later expansion of the French Empire. -
Tennis Court Oath
They vowed not to separate and to reassemble wherever circumstances require, until the constitution until the constitution of the kingdom is established. -
Bastille
Stormed and taken by Patis mob -
Great Fear
Paasants attack noble manors -
Declaration of Right of Man
The Declaration was directly influenced by Thomas Jefferson influenced by the doctrine of "natural right" the rights of man are held to be universal: valid at times and in every place pertaining to human nature itself. It became the basis for a nation of free individuals protected equally by the law. -
Civil Constitution of the Clergy
Requiring elections and oaths -
Eli Whitney Patents the Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney creates a machine that makes it much easier to separate cotton seeds from cotton fiber. It greatly reduces the time it takes to clean cotton and helps the southern states make more money for cotton crops. -
Period: to
Napoleonic Era
The Napoleonic era is a period in the history of France and Europe. It is generally classified as including the fourth and final stage of the French Revolution, the first being the National Assembly, the second being the Legislative Assembly, and the third being the Directory. -
Battle of Austerlitz
Where Napolean defeated the Third coalition (actually the first coalition mounted against him rather than against the Revolutionary troops) -
Treaty of Tilsit
After the battle of Friedland, where Napoleon defeated the Russians, Alexander of Russian negotiated this treaty that would bring peace to Russia. -
Russian Campaign
Napoleon amassed a huge army and marched to Moscow not recognizing the challenges of supplying a large army such a long way from home. -
German Campaign
Napoleon's army regrouped in German territory and battled the coalition successfully in several locations before suffering a decisive defeat in the Battle of the Nations at the hands of Germany's General Blucher -
Period: to
Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was the transition to new manufacturing process in the period from about 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840. -
Losing Support at Home
Napoleon turned to the Battlefield where he faced the largest coalition army yet his forces were defeated and he escaped to Fontainebleau. -
Samuel Morse Invents the Telegraph
Samuel Morse invents the telegraph allowing messages to be sent quickly over a wire. By 1860, Telegraph Wires stretch from the east coast of the United States west of the Mississippi River. -
Elias Howe Invents the Sweing Machine
At a time when people had to make their own clothes at home or pay someone else to sew them by hand, Elias Howe invents the sewing machine. Now clothes can be made in large factories.
