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Sep 7, 1440
Invention of the Printing Press
a machine was created producing printed copies which helped spread the idea of the Reformation -
Sep 7, 1498
John Cabot and NW passage
he discovered parts of the New World. NW passage connects the Atlantic and Pacific ocean. -
Sep 7, 1517
Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther protested against Catholic practices and started the reformation -
Sep 7, 1534
establishment of Anglican Church
aka Church of England founded by King Henry VIII -
Sep 7, 1534
Jacques Cartier & St. Lawrence River
the King ordered Cartier to find gold and he came across the St. Lawrence river -
Sep 7, 1567
Samuel de Champlain
he was known for establishing the the settlements of New France and city of Quebec -
Sir Walter Raleigh and Lost Colony
attempted establishment in America on the Roanoke island and the colony was lost. -
Defeat of Spanish Armada
King Phillip II used Spain's riches to lead a Christian reformation against Protestant reformation and then the English defeated the Spanish Armada -
Henry Hudson and Dutch NY
He went on four voyages. His third voyage was funded by the Dutch -
Rene-Robert de La Salle
a French explorer known for leading an expedition down the Mississippi river
