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Sep 7, 1440
The Printing Press
The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg. It allowed for multiple printed copies to be made. Martin Luther used it to spread his message . -
May 8, 1497
John Cabot and The NW Passage
John Cabot set sail from Bristol to the new world. More specifically to navigate the north west passage. Which is a passage through the artic ocean. -
Sep 7, 1517
Protestant reformation
Martin Luther leads a movement to reform the corrupt catholic church. Formed the Protestant church -
Sep 8, 1524
Jacques Cartier and The St. Lawrence river
A french explorer named Jacques Cartier Sailed through the st. lawrence river And claimed modern day Montreal -
Sep 8, 1534
The Anglican Church
king Henry VIII of England Wanted to divorce his wife, the Catholic church would not allow divorce. So Henry branched off and created the Anglican church, and placed himself as the head of the church of England -
Defeat of Spanish Armada
Spanish ships were sent to over to overthrow Queen Elizabeth. The armada was destroyed by the English fleet. -
Sir Walter Raleigh And The Lost colony
Sir Walter Raleigh heads to the colony Of Roanoke to find that all the settlers had disappeared. -
Samuel de Champlain
Established and governed the city of Quebec -
Henry Hudson
Henry Hudson sailed to the new world and landed in and foundedwhat is now new york.
