Period Two Timeline

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  • The Classical Period in art and music
    1775 BCE

    The Classical Period in art and music

    Less complex as baroque music. Around the time of 1775 and 1825
  • First Partition of Poland
    1772 BCE

    First Partition of Poland

    First Partition of Poland took place in 1772. Growth in Russian Empire power.
  • Seven Years War
    1756 BCE

    Seven Years War

    War fought between 1756-1763. Economy dropped a lot during this time.
  • The Rococo Period in art and music
    1750 BCE

    The Rococo Period in art and music

    Late 18th Century art. "Classical" period of art. Around in the 18th Century.
  • War of Austrian Succession
    1740 BCE

    War of Austrian Succession

    A war that was developed from three big officials deaths. Happened in 1740.
  • Reign of Maria Theresa of Austria
    1740 BCE

    Reign of Maria Theresa of Austria

    Queen of Hungary and Bohemia. She began her rule in 1740.
  • Reign of Frederick the Great of Prussia
    1740 BCE

    Reign of Frederick the Great of Prussia

    King of Prussia. Won wars and expanded Prussia.
  • The Agricultural Revolution
    1701 BCE

    The Agricultural Revolution

    Happened int he 18th and 19th century. It was a technical enhancement for farming.
  • War of Spanish Succession
    1701 BCE

    War of Spanish Succession

    First world war of modern times. Charles the II died w/o a heir and the reign went to a French prince.
  • Reign of Peter the Great
    1696 BCE

    Reign of Peter the Great

    Reigned in Russia. Peter was the 14th child of his parents.
  • John Locke published Two Treatises of Government
    1689 BCE

    John Locke published Two Treatises of Government

    John Locke published Two Treatises of Government. He created them in 1689.
  • The “Glorious Revolution”
    1688 BCE

    The “Glorious Revolution”

    This was the over throwing of King James II. Happened in 1688.
  • Newton’s publication of the Principia Mathematica
    1687 BCE

    Newton’s publication of the Principia Mathematica

    Newton’s book "Principia Mathematica" was published in 1687. First written in Latin.
  • The Enlightenment
    1685 BCE

    The Enlightenment

    The Enlightenment was around 1685-1815. Refered to as the age of reason.
  • Test Act in England
    1673 BCE

    Test Act in England

    The Test Acts were English penal laws. They were made in 1673.
  • The English Monarchy Restored
    1660 BCE

    The English Monarchy Restored

    King Charles the II was the first monarch to rule since the English Restoration. Happened around 1660.
  • Thomas Hobbes publishes The Leviathan
    1651 BCE

    Thomas Hobbes publishes The Leviathan

    Thomas Hobbes wrote a book named "The Leviathan". This book came out in 1651.
  • The “Golden Age” of the Netherlands
    1648 BCE

    The “Golden Age” of the Netherlands

    Netherlands Golden age spread roughly throughout the 17th century. They came out of the Eight year War in the beginning half of the 17th century
  • Peace of Westphalia ends the Thirty Years War
    1648 BCE

    Peace of Westphalia ends the Thirty Years War

    Document that ends the Thirty Year War. The war ended around 1648
  • Reign of Louis XIV
    1643 BCE

    Reign of Louis XIV

    Known as Louis the great. Also known as the Sun king.
  • The English Civil War
    1642 BCE

    The English Civil War

    The civil war started in 1642 and ended around 1651. War was fought between Parliamentarians and Royalist.
  • Height of Mercantilism in Europe
    1638 BCE

    Height of Mercantilism in Europe

    Height of Mercantilism in Europe was around the 17th and 18th century.
  • The Baroque Period in art and music
    1600 BCE

    The Baroque Period in art and music

    A period of Artistic style. Was popular around 1600-1750
  • Revocation of the Edict of Nantes
    1598 BCE

    Revocation of the Edict of Nantes

    Revocation of the Edict of Nantes was made in 1598. It was an edict issued by King Louis XIV.
  • Ottoman siege of Vienna
    1529 BCE

    Ottoman siege of Vienna

    There was a battle that took place that on a mountain near Vienna. Happened in 1529.