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The Muslims invaded the Holy land and the Pope created the Crusade to take the land back. They learned and found new goods they have never seen before. -
There was a big shift in Europe and more people saw new goods and products after the Crusades happened in the Holy Land. -
Marco Polo accompanied his father and uncle on their second journey to Asia. Marco had written down his observations of what he had observed when he was in Asia with his Father and Uncle. He recorded the terrain he went to in Asia. -
The Polos and the crew left with a caravan with many valuables. Such as ivory, jade, jewels, porcelain, and silk. These were the many things that Italy has never seen before. On their way home many people on Marco's crew got sick and died. His family was safe. -
When Marco Polo was imprisoned he was encouraged by a writer in the prison with him. Later Marco Polo started writing all about what he saw on his adventures. His books became popular and people were encouraged to be like him. -
The Portuguese capture the fortress of Ceuta in Africa. This allowed them to collect gold and silver. They also set up trade posts in Africa. -
In 1419 the Portuguese discovered the Madeira Islands when they were trying to go to Asia. So the Portuguese also set trading posts on the Islands and they also brought people there as well. -
After the discovery of the Madeira Islands in 1419. They found the Azores Islands. Because of the discovery, the Portuguese made more trade routes and rest breaks for the route to Asia. -
Portuguese made a successful trip to the the tip of africa so that encouraged the portuguese to push them selves to travel even farther all the way to India -
In 1469 Ferdinand and Isabella got married and unified Catholic Spain and began a process of competing for global power. So they fought the Muslims to break free from them so they did. -
In 1485 the Portuguese were going to present their plan but at the same time, Christopher Columbus was asking for the money and supplies to sail west by sea to Asia. Columbus begged them and they finally agreed to in 1492 -
After Henry's death, it was up to Bartolomeu Días to lead the Portuguese expedition. He was the farthest explorer reaching the eastern coastline of Africa. -
Before the Portuguese were going to go to Asia. So Colombus asked to sail by sea. Colombus choose a different route. So in 1492 Colombus sailed the seas to go to Asia but instead, he found the Americas or the new world. -
Vasco de Gama lead the last expedition before reaching India. In 1498 he succeeded and achieved the dream of King Joâo ll. After many voyages, they finally reached India by sea. -
Thomas Hobbes explained the issues from different perspective of the peoples thoughts of the government or the king/queen they were living under. -
John Locke wrote about the different perspective of each individual on how the people felt on the different types of government or how it had affected the people. -
The declaration of Independence was formed because after the Seven year war Great Britain was in debt so they taxed the Americans but the Americans didn't like what the king was doing so the people made the Declaration of Independence to show they are independent. -
The people disliked the extreme taxes the french government was putting on the people to pay out the debts for the wars. The french people rebelled and won the revolution -
Slaves didn't like the treatment the rich/farmers were putting on them. The slaves started to revolt and gained their independence from the slave owners. -
After 12 years of fighting the slaves had defeated the slave owners and had gained their independence. -
Leader Napoleon Bonaparte invaded spain the gain control over the country. -
Father, Miguel Hidalgo rang the church bells in the church in a cry for the fight to start and asking the people to join in the fight for independence. -
Bolivar and his men invaded Venezuela, which was the beginning of Campaña Admirable or the Admirable Campaign. -
Spain once again conquered Chile, San Matín decided to surprise the spanish soldiers and liberated Santiago Chile. -
An economic Crisis occurred and the Great depression that caused to close many businesses and also causing Stephen F. Austin to lose all his money. -
In 1820 Austin met with governor when heading back to Texas. Named Antonio martinez which didn't trust US citizens so he met up with baron de bastrop which helped gain trust with Antonio Martinez. -
The rebel forces of Mexico gained independence from Spain because of the efforts of Father Miguel Hidalgo and Costilla had put forward in their time. -
Bolivar claimed land some land that was free from spain. The countries were Colombia, Venezuela, Panama, Ecuador, and parts of Peru and Brazil. This country was created under Bolivars government and rule. -
In January 1819 the Mexican Government passed the Imperial Colonization Law. Also Austin returned to Texas to do more colonization and give land to the families that need them. -
Bolivar became a dictator to Peru after meeting up with San Martin. -
Mexico proclaimed that they would be governed by a president, having congress to make laws, create a federalist government, state and national governments shared power. -
Austin realized that his colony needed more help from trusty hardworking people so he asked his trusty teammates if they can help out and take care of his colonies also known as (Empresarios). -
Stephen F. Austin was able to sign a contract that acquired that he could make more colonies in Texas. It took 6 years to build. From 1825 to 1831. -
BEnjamin Edward started a revolt to declare Independence from Mexico, so he made the Republic of Fredonia. -
In 1827 Stephen F. Austin brought 100 to 200 residents to Texas and it was a really big increase which means more money and successful for Stephen F. Austin. -
The MExican government made a decree or law on 1830 to make taxes higher and have more control over Texas -
Mexico wouldn't let Texans pase to Velasco so the Texans a battle broke out and forced the Mexicans to surrender the battle. -
The Gonzales Volunteers made a surprise attack at dawn to the Mexicans. The Texans empowered a flag while fight naming the COME-AND-TAKE-IT Flag. The Mexican army's mission was to posses the canon but they retreated with no canon and the Texans soldiers won. -
About 50 soldiers marched to Goliad to fight the Mexican army. The army defeated the MExican arm in about 30 minutes with a surprise attack. They captured the Presidio La Bahía