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1095
Pope Urban Called for the Crusades
The Catholics tried to conquer Jerusalem and the Holy Land from the Muslims. -
1200
Commercial Revolution
Gradually, Europe became a more entrepreneurial society as more and more people were able to make their own destinies. -
1254
Marco Polo's Birth
Marco Polo was born, and more and more merchants had started making the perilous journey to get scarce products. 17 years later, he began the journey with his own family. -
1293
The Polos Begin Their Journey Home
After a long and educational journey, the Polos finally have enough resources to begin their journey back to Europe. -
1298
Marco Polo Writes His Book
After being put in jail by Genoa, Marco Polo meets a writer from Pisa who advises him to write a book about his travels. He does, and after he is freed it becomes a bestseller. -
1415
Portuguese Captured the Fortress of Ceuta
The Portuguese began collecting gold and silver from Africa, and they began thinking about finding a sea route deeper into Africa and eventually Asia. -
1419
Portuguese Discover Madeira Islands
The Portuguese sailed farther around Africa and discovered the Madeira Islands, which inspired them to continue with their goal. -
1427
Portugal Discovers Azores Islands
After their discovery of the Madeira Islands in 1419, the Portuguese went further and discovered the Azores Islands in 1427. -
1434
Portuguese Sail around Cape Bojador
The Portuguese are finally able to make a ship around and back Cape Bojador where the sea was very rough. -
1469
Portuguese Reach India
Vasco de Gama is finally able to reach India, and this caused Portugal to become one of the richest countries in the world. -
1469
Marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella
The marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella unified Spain and began building it up. -
1485
Columbus Presents His Idea to the King of Portugal
Columbus attempts to convince the King of Portugal that his plan will work and is denied. -
1488
Portuguese Navigate Cape of Good Hope
Bartolomeu Dias sailed finally was able to sail around the Southern tip of Africa, which was called the Cape of Good Hope. -
Oct 12, 1492
Columbus Discovers Hispaniola
Christopher Columbus made landfall on the island of Hispaniola and was named governor and viceroy of them. He thought that he had made it to the East Indies, so he called the natives Indios. -
The Leviathan is published
Thomas Hobbes wrote The Leviathan and shared his ideas throughout the world. -
The Second Treatise on Government is published
John Locke writes and publishes the book The Second Treatise on Government, spreading his ideas throughout the world. -
The Declaration of Independence is written
America's Declaration of Independence is written, declaring Independence from the English monarchy -
The Declaration of the Rights of Man is written
France follows in America's example, separating themselves from the French monarchy with the Declaration of the Rights of Man. -
Haitian Revolution
The slaves of Hati begin a rebellion for freedom. -
Haitian Revolution ends
The Haitian slave revolution ends as they succeed in abolishing slavery and ending French control over the island of Hati. -
Napoleon takes control of Spain
Napoleon takes control of Spain and places his brother on the throne, creating an opportunity for some colonies to rebel. -
Grito de Dolores
Father Miguel Hidalgo rings the bells in the town of Dolores, calling for them to fight for independence from Spain. -
The Admirable Campaign begins
Bolívar invades Venezuela, beginning the Campaña Admirable. -
San Martín frees Chile
San Martín is able to surprise the Spanish soldiers and free Chile from Spanish rule. -
Economic Depression
The U.S. went into an economic depression, putting people out of their jobs and pushing Moses Austin to Texas. -
The Austins Reach Texas
The Austins cross the border into East Texas. -
Gran Colombia was created
Gran Colombia was created under Bolívar's leadership, encompassing Venezuela, Colombia, Panamá, and Ecuador. -
Mexico gains independence from Spain
10 years after the death of Father Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico finally gains independence from Spain. -
Imperial Colonization Law Passed
The Mexican government passes the Imperial Colonization Law, but Austin got to keep his colony. -
Austin Founded San Felipe de Austin
Austin wanted his colony to have a capital so he founded San Felipe de Austin. -
Bolívar becomes dictator of Peru
Bolîvar becomes the dictator of Peru after they gain their freedom. -
The Constitution of 1824 established
The Constitution of 1824 is established, under which most anglo immigrants come in. -
Austin Acquired 4 More Colonies
Austin was able to get contracts for four more colonies between 1825 and 1831. -
Fredonian Rebellion
Benjamin Edwards begins the Fredonian Rebellion. -
San Felipe's Population Has Increased
By 1827, the population of San Felipe was between 100 and 200 people. -
The Law of April 1830
The Mexican government made this law to limit what Texans were allowed to do, as they were afraid of a rebellion due to American influence. -
Texan Demands
The Texans made a list of requests for Santa Anna, such as separate statehood, the removal of the April 6th Law, and more protection from Native Americans. -
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
The Texans wrote a series of statements called the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, stating their support of Santa Anna and claiming they were not rebelling. -
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Conventions of 1832 and 1832
After the election of Santa Anna, the Texans make a list of proposals for him to fulfill called the Conventions of 1832 and 1833 -
Santa Anna's election
Santa Anna is elected president of Mexico, after making claims of returning to a federalist-democratic government. -
Austin goes to Mexican capital
The Texans make a list of their requests for Santa Anna and they decide to send Austin. -
Austin travels to Mexico
When Austin arrives with the Texans' demands, he finds chaos as there is an epidemic and Santa Anna's government is not well structured. He is arrested when a letter he wrote is mistaken for an act of treason. -
Texans capture San Antonio
The Texans defeat Gen. Cos at San Antonio and take control. -
Grass Fight
Texans stop supplies going into San Antonio. -
The Consultation of 1835
The Texans called a meeting called the Consultation of 1835 to talk about what to do about the Mexicans. Some wanted peace, some wanted war. -
Battle of Gonzales
The Texans in Gonzales refuse to give up their cannon and a skirmish breaks out, which begins the Texas Revolution -
Goliad Campaign
Ben Milam takes the presido La Bahia earning the Texans supplies and increasing morale. -
Treaty of Velasco
After the capture of Santa Anna, he and the Texans make the Treaty of Velasco bringing an end to the Texas Revolution. -
Beginning of the Alamo seige
Santa Anna surrounds the Alamo with 400 soldiers and begins a seige. -
Battle of the Alamo
The siege of the Alamo ends with a Mexican victory and the deaths of the rest of the Texans there. -
Goliad Massacre
Gen. Urrea is able to take control of the presidio La Bahia and kill everybody there. -
Battle of San Jacinto
The Texans were able to defeat Santa Anna and his army after taking them surprise during a siesta.