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Period: Jan 1, 1440 to
Northern Renaissance
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Nov 16, 1441
Begining Of The Slave Trade
When the Portuguese headed towards Africa they were looking for gold. But, they needed workers to mine the mines causing the creation of slaves. The Portuguese saw the hard workers has an attribute and began creating trade posts through out the Islamic nation. -
Apr 6, 1453
Fall of Byzantine Empire
Was caused by the Fall of Constantinople by the siege of the Ottoman Empire by the commander of Sultan Mehmed as he defeated Emperor Constantine XI. -
Aug 3, 1492
Columbus's First Expedition
He departed from Spain to the Canary Islands, then Cuba and Arzoles. During his voyage he was delayed by a storm at the Canary Islands causing him not to achieve his 4 week voyage. -
Nov 16, 1509
First Spanish Colony in Latin America's Main land
Began with the arrival of Christopher Columbus who was able to establish present day Central America, the Caribbeans, and Mexico for the Spanish Empire. -
Nov 16, 1517
Begining Of The Protestant Reformation
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Nov 16, 1517
Luther's 95 Theses
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Nov 16, 1519
Cortes Conquers Mexico
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Nov 16, 1541
Calvin From Geneva
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Nov 16, 1562
Britian Begins Slave Trade
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Defeat of the Spanish Armada