Latin American History Timeline

  • 1095

    Pope Urban II calls for the Crusades

    Pope Urban II calls for the Crusades
    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.
  • 1200

    The big Shift after the Crusades

    The big Shift after the Crusades
    There was a big shift in Europe and more people saw new goods and products after the Crusades happened in the Holy Land.
  • 1254

    The impact his family had that made him a famous explorer

    The impact his family had that made him a famous explorer
    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.
  • 1293

    The Polos and their crew coming to Europe.

    The Polos and their crew coming to Europe.
    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.
  • 1298

    Marco Polo writing books imprisoned in 1298

    Marco Polo writing books imprisoned in 1298
    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.
  • 1415

    Portuguese capture fortress of Ceuta

    Portuguese capture fortress of Ceuta
    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.
  • 1419

    The Madeira Islands Discovery in 1419

    The Madeira Islands Discovery in 1419
    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.
  • 1427

    The Discovery of the Azores Islands

    The Discovery of the Azores Islands
    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.
  • 1434

    Portuguese Successful Voyage

    Portuguese Successful Voyage
    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
  • 1469

    The Unification of Ferdinand and Isabella to build a nation

    The Unification of Ferdinand and Isabella to build a nation
    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.
  • 1485

    The start of the conquest

    The start of the conquest
    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
  • 1488

    Around the African coast line

    Around the African coast line
    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.
  • Oct 12, 1492

    Columbus Expedition

    Columbus Expedition
    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.
  • 1498

    The end of the trip to India

    The end of the trip to India
    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 wrote The Leviathan

    Thomas Hobbes wrote The Leviathan
    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 The Second Treatise

    John Locke wrote The Second Treatise
    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

    The Declaration of Independence
    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 French Revolution

    The French Revolution
    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
  • The Haitian Revolution

    The Haitian 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.
  • Haitian revolution ends

    Haitian revolution ends
    After 12 years of fighting the slaves had defeated the slave owners and had gained their independence.
  • The Invasion of Spain

    The Invasion of Spain
    Leader Napoleon Bonaparte invaded spain the gain control over the country.
  • The Fight for independence

    The Fight for independence
    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.
  • Bolívar Invades Venezuela

    Bolívar Invades Venezuela
    Bolivar and his men invaded Venezuela, which was the beginning of Campaña Admirable or the Admirable Campaign.
  • San Martíns Suprise Attack

    San Martíns Suprise Attack
    Spain once again conquered Chile, San Matín decided to surprise the spanish soldiers and liberated Santiago Chile.
  • The Economical crisis that caused the Great Depression to occur

    The Economical crisis that caused the Great Depression to occur
    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.
  • The Stephen

    The Stephen
    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.
  • Independence from Spain

    Independence from Spain
    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.
  • The Creation of the Gran Colombia

    The Creation of the Gran Colombia
    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.
  • The Imperial Colonization Law

    The Imperial Colonization Law
    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 takes over

    Bolivar takes over
    Bolivar became a dictator to Peru after meeting up with San Martin.
  • Constitution of 1824

    Constitution of 1824
    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.
  • San Felipe de Austin

    San Felipe de Austin
    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).
  • Acquiring contracts to build four more colonies

    Acquiring contracts to build four more colonies
    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.
  • The Republic of Fredonia

    The Republic of Fredonia
    BEnjamin Edward started a revolt to declare Independence from Mexico, so he made the Republic of Fredonia.
  • More residents moving to Texas

    More residents moving to Texas
    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 Decree in 1830

    The Decree in 1830
    The MExican government made a decree or law on 1830 to make taxes higher and have more control over Texas
  • The Turtle Bayou Resolutions

    The Turtle Bayou Resolutions
    Mexico wouldn't let Texans pase to Velasco so the Texans a battle broke out and forced the Mexicans to surrender the battle.
  • The COME-AND-TAKE-IT Flag in the Battle of Gonzales

    The COME-AND-TAKE-IT Flag in the Battle of Gonzales
    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.
  • The Goliad Campaign

    The Goliad Campaign
    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