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1095
Pope Urban calls for the Crusades
Pope called the Crudases to defeat the Muslims in the Holy Land. -
1200
Europe Shifted to Trading
Crusades introduced trading to Europe. The people began to trade and travel, experiencing life outside of their hometown and trading for new goods. -
1254
Marco Polo's Birth
Marco Polo was born in Venice Italy in a trading center. -
1293
Polo's Journey Home
After traveling around Southern Asia and gathering goods, Marco Polo and his family finally begin to journey home. -
1298
Marco Polo was Captured/Wrote his First Book
During a battle against Genoa, Marco Polo was captured. While he was in prison a writer encouraged him to write about his explorations, so he wrote a book called "The Travels of Marco Polo". -
1415
Portuguese Take Control of Gold
The Portuguese captured the Fortress of Ceuta and this started their dream of controlling the gold market. -
1419
Portuguese Discover More Islands
The Portuguese discovered the Madeira Islands which led them to look for more islands. -
1427
Portuguese Discover the Azores Islands
The Portuguese discover the Azores Islands, which motivates them to continue searching for new lands. -
1434
Prince Henry's Ship Returns
Prince Henry's ship returns from its voyage and this motivates the Portuguese to explore even farther. -
1469
Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile Married
The marriage unified Spain. Now that Spain was stable, they were able to begin building a nation to compete for global power. -
1485
Columbus is Rejected Funds for Voyage
When Christopher Columbus asks the king of Portugal for funds to sail to the Spice Islands of Asia and India, he was rejected. -
1488
Prince Henry Reached Eastern Coast
Prince Henry traveled around the tip of Africa and reached the eastern coast and this made him want to travel even farther. -
Oct 12, 1492
Columbus landed in America
Columbus landed on an island he names Hispaniola thinking it was in the Eat Indies, but it was actually in America. -
1498
Vasco da Gama Reaches India
Vasco da Gama traveled to India and the discovery of this route led to Portugal being one of the richest European countries. -
The Leviathan Government
Thomas Hobbes wrote The Leviathan Government which enlightened many -
The Second Treatise on Government
John Locke wrote The Second Treatise on Government which enlightened many -
The Declaration of Independence
After rebelling, American colonists wrote the Declaration of Independence. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
After rebelling, French citizens wrote the Declaration of the Rights of Man to proclaim their freedom -
The Haitian Revolution began
Slaves began to rebel for equality. -
Haitian Revolution Ended
The slaves defeated the French and took control of Haiti -
Napoleon Bonaparte invades Spain
French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte invades and takes over Spain. -
El Grito de Dolores
Father Miguel Hidalgo calls for the people to fight for independence which is known as el Grito de Dolores, or the call of Dolores. -
Simon Bolívar invades Venezuela
Simón Bolívar invades Venezuela marking the beginning of the Campaña Admirable -
Jose de San Martín captures Chile
Jose de San Martín captures Chile after surprising Spanish soldiers. -
Economic Depression
There was an economic depression which caused many banks and people to lose money. -
Austin crosses into Texas
Moses Austin and Stephen F. Austin cross into East Texas. -
Mexico gains independence
Because of Father Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico finally gains its independence from Spain -
Peru is independent from Spain
Jose de San Martín proclaims Peru's independence from Spain -
Imperial Colonization Law
The Mexican government passes the Imperial Colonization Law which allowed Stephen F. Austin to start a colony in Texas. -
San Felipe de Austin
Stephen F. Austin founded San Felipe de Austin to be his colonies' capital. -
Immigrants come into Texas
Early immigrants move to Texas from the United States under the Mexican Constitution of 1824 -
Simón Bolívar becomes dictator of Peru
Simón Bolívar becomes dictator of Peru believing that the people can't rule themselves -
Austin Creates More Colonies
Austin founds four more colonies after getting contracts for them. -
Austin's Capital Grows
San Felipe de Austin has around 100-200 residents and continues to grow. -
General Manuel Mier y Teran writes his report on Texas
General Manuel Mier y Teran writes his report on Texas which alarms the Mexican government and causes them to enforce their rule -
Law of April 6, 1830
The Law of April 6, 1830 gave Mexico control over Texas and is how they were able to end immigration -
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
A group of Texans wrote the Turtle Bayou Resolutions which denied any opposition to Mexican rule -
Conventions of 1832 and 1833
Texans came together to write the Conventions of 1832 and 1833 as a list of requests to their new president, Santa Anna -
Consultation of 1835
Texans called the Consultation of 1835 as a meeting to determine who was for and against Mexican rule. -
Siege of San Antonio
Ben Milam led 300 Texans into San Antonio and defeated Mexican soldiers. -
Grass Fight
Texans defeated more Mexicans and stole their supplies, but only won a field of grass. -
Santa Anna is dictator
Santa Anna believes that Mexico isn't ready for democracy and declares himself dictator. -
Texas Revolution Begins
The Mexicans tried to take Texan's cannons but they refused, which resulted in the beginning of the Texas Revolution -
Goliad Campaign
George Collinsworth, Ben Milam, and fifty Texan soldiers went to Gikuad and defeated Mexican soldiers. -
Treaty of Velasco
The Treaty of Velasco recognized Texas as an independent country which officially stated the Texans victory over Mexico -
Battle of the Alamo begins
150 Texans were against 8,000 Mexicans for a 13-day siege. -
Mexicans win the Battle of the Alamo
Mexicans win the Battle of the Alamo with every opposing Texan dead and some women and children's lives spared. -
Goliad Massacre
Over 1,000 Mexican soldiers slaughtered 342 Texans who were rebelling. -
Battle of San Jacinto
Mexicans outnumbered Texans 1,300 to 900 but Texans caught them by surprise and successfully defeated the Mexican army.