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1095
Pope Urban calls for the Crusades
Pope called the Crusades to defeat the Muslims in the holy land. -
1200
The big shift
Medieval was a farming economy and then there was a big shift. Which was Europe started to focus on trade or buy and selling goods. -
1254
The birth of Marco Polo
Marco was born to a family of merchants. -
1293
The Journey for Goods
Polo began the journey by ship to get Ivory, Jade, Jewels, Porcelain and silk. -
1298
The Inspiring artist
Marco Polo made a book that inspired people about trade or buying and selling goods. -
1415
Beginning their Dream
The Portuguese captured the fortress of Ceuta in Africa. This was the beginning their dream of controlling the global market of gold. -
1419
Advanced Ships
Portuguese made advanced ships. Portugal discovered the Madeira Islands in 1419 -
1427
Azores Island
Azores Island discovered and encouraged explorers to navigate farther south. -
1434
Motivation towards Portugal
Prince Henry's ship finally made a successful return voyage. This motivated the Portuguese to venture even farther. -
1469
Ferdinand and Isabella
Ferdinand married Isabella. They unified Catholic Spain and began the process of building a nation that could compete for global power. -
1485
Columbus's plan
Columbus approached the king of Portugal to present his plan. which was to sail to the west to reach the spice islands of Asia and India. He was rejected. -
1488
Made it Around Tip of Africa
Bartolomeu had finally mad it around the tip of Africa. He reached the coast of South Africa on March 1488. -
Oct 12, 1492
Expelled Muslims
The Spaniards expelled the Muslims from Spain. Made Spain one step closer to imperial power. -
1498
Da Gama's Voyage
Da Gama's voyage finally reached India in 1498, and he achieved the dream of King Joâo II. -
The Declaration of Independence
The people of America were forced to pay taxes to Britain from the lossage of money during the war. So the Declaration of Independence was made. -
France independence
France were being forced to pay taxes and got mad. They made laws for men and that stopped them from getting forced. -
The Rebellion
Slaves began their revolution, against their owners. -
The End of Slavery
By 1803 the rebellion of slaves had ended. It was a success on ending slavery. -
Independence
Haiti wanted independence, so they rebelled. In 1804 Dessalines declared independence from France. -
The Meeting
Hidalgo rang the church bells calling for people of the town of Dolores to take up arms and fight for independence. -
Invasion of Venezuela
Bolivar and his men invaded Venezuela making the beginning of the Campaña Admirable, or the Admirable Campaign. -
San Martins plan
San Martin surprised the Spanish soldiers and liberated Santiago. Then he proceeded his plan. -
Austin's Luck Changed
An economic crisis created a depression. Banks failed, including the Bank of St. Louis. -
The Adventure
Moses set out with a slave named Richmond. They crossed into east Texas. -
More land
Bolivar was at his peek gaining land and then Gran Colombia was created under Bolivars government. -
Gaining independence
Even though Hidalgo was dead that motivated the people of Mexico to rebel and it took ten years for success. -
Passing of Imperial Laws
The Mexican government pass the Imperial Colonization Law. Austin was now secure and he could continue to bring settlers to the USA. -
Bolivars Gavernment
Bolivar created his government. He freed portions of South America from Spanish control. -
Constitution of 1824
Mexico proclaimed that they would be governed by a president. -
Austin Fulfilled his Contract
Austin fulfilled his contract with the Mexican government. He brought hundreds of families to his colony. San Felipe de Austin had many advantages to help them become successful. -
Slavery
440 African Americans were enslaved. The wealthiest colonist had brought slaves to the colony. -
Revolution
Benjamin Edwards started republic of Fredonia and declared independence from Mexico. -
The Growth of San Felipe
San Felipe had over 150 residents. Settlers described the town as it looked at the time. -
Mexican Decree
The law was written to give Mexico more control. -
Turtle Bayou Resolution
The Texans wrote statements called the Turtle Bayou Resolution. -
conventions of 1832 and 1833
Texas came together in the Convention of 1832 and 1833 to list their grievance and present their request to Santa Anna. -
Dictator
In 1835 Santa Anna had decided that Mexico was not ready for democracy and declared himself dictator. -
Consultation of 1835
At the consultation of 1835 the Texans were divided. 1 group called The Peace party wanted to keep the peace with Mexico and another group called the war party wanted immediate independence from Mexico. -
Siege of San Antonio
In December 1835 the text went to feed in general Cos, who surrendered the next morning in San Antonio under Texan control. -
Grass Fight
In November of 1835 deaf Smith reported not a unit of Mexican Cavalry with supply and mules was approaching San Antonio. The Mexicans ones to take their supplies but the Texans captured the mules only to find packs filled with grass to feed the animals -
Texas Revolution
The Texans refused in challenge the Mexicans to come and take it in stride and Texans fired up on the Mexicans the Texans revolution had begun. -
Goliad Campaign
On October 9th 1835 George Collinsworth and 50 Texas and soldiers marched toward Goliad. -
Treaty of Velasco
The Treaty of Velasco officially recognized the Texas as an independent country no longer under Mexican control. -
The Alamo
Mexican forces begin to 13 Day Siege of the Alamo on February 24th 1836 Mexican troops constantly bombarded the Alamo Thirteen Days when mixing tubes determined to end the battle. -
Mexican Victory
The main battle lasted only 30 minutes and ended the war with a Mexican victory -
Santa Anna Executions
On March 27th 1836 three separate roofs were marched out of the presidio and executed. -
Battle of San Jacinto
While the Mexican Army was taking a siesta General Houston in the Texas army attacked they shouted Remember the Alamo and remember Goliad during the attack.