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the renaissance era was a time period from the 14th to the 17th century. it is regarded as the bridge between middle age and modern history.
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the black death or bubonic plague was a devastating plague that killed more than 75 million people. the black death first struck Europe when a fleet of ships showed up carrying the disease.
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Petrarch was a poet and scholar who set the stage for the renaissance. he is considered the father of the modern Italian language. he died at age 69
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Leonardo was a leading artist in Italy and intellectual. he is better known for the "mona lisa" and "the last supper"
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the magi is a famous chapel in the palazzo medici riccardi of Florence Italy. and the walls are covered with a famous cycle of frescoes by the "renaissance master" benozzo gozzoli
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the Spanish inquisition killed over 2500 people. it was intended to maintain catholic orthodox.
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robeiro was a genius geographer who made a map showing Moluccas in the incorrect spacing giving the Spanish more trade. it took 100s of years to find and correct his doing
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this is the point in time where monarchs gathered the wealth to state themselves. loui xiv Is the posterboy for this era
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the king did not have good judgment. that was highlighted in this battle when nothing was gained
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this was a fleet of ships that planned to invade England. it didn't work
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Charles was put on trial. he was a "tyrant, traitor, murderer, and public enemy
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its also called the matter. its name comes from the bible.
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he accended to the throne at age 10. he took on the name czar.
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its also refferd to as the age of reason. european politics were radically reorientated during this time.
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its a work of political philosophy. it was published anonymously
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this was invented by Thomas newton. it wasn't very useful but the idea o0f using steam to power machines was.
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the industrial revolution began in great Britain and soon spread to other countries. it was a period of many very nifty inventions.
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he stopped and resumed this project many times.he saw the ages of the old kings as the great ages.
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this was a war for independence.the first shots were fired at lexington and concord
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this is also knows as the american war of independance. this was a war between the americans and the british.
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the british form an alliance with the patriot slaves. he offered to free all american slaves wiliing to enter brititsh lines
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in this battle the americans defeated the british. they were led by richard caswell.
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france formally recognized america with the treaty of allience.hostilities from britian soon followed
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the 100000 who were loyal to the crown were unwelcom in america. they found new lives in britain
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the treaty of paris ratifies america. canada ramains britain.
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with no europeans to help india was very pressured. the wars aftermath was devastating
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it was an assembly formed by representatives of the third estate.it was a joint name for the senate and the chamber of deputies.
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the tennis court vows they will not separate and to reassemble wherever circumstances require until the constitution of the kingdom is established. they were from the third estate.
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it was an important document of the French revolution. it was passed by frances national constituent assembly
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they were on the brink of bankrupsy. this was largly due to there involvement in the american revolution
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the French revolution was a far reaching social and political upheave. it was partially carried forward by napoleon
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this book contained 31 articles. it is in defense of the french revolution.
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this period was named by historians. it was given its name after the French republic was first established
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this is the era in which napoleon leads france. its generally classified as having the fourth and final stage of the French revolution in it.
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this is the French civil code established under napoleon. it was drafted by a commission of four eminent jurist and entered into force
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this took place at notre dame cathedral in paris. it was the coronation of napoleon as emperer
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napoleon defeated the third coatilition. this was generally viewed as one of his most brilliant battles
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it was napoleons battle with the coalition which was successful in many locations.but was deafeted if the battle of the nations
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napoleon was sent into exile in the medditerrainian island of elba after abdicting as emperor. he was given sovereignty and had his own navy.
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napoleon escaped from elba landing in south france and marching towards paris.he gathered an army around him as he went.
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the telegraph was invented by Samuel morse. this allowed messages to be sent quickly over wire
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elias howe mad a machie that made making clothes easier. before everyone had to sow by hand
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Alfred noble was the creator of dynamite. it later became an important way to blast holes in mountains
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Louis pastuer believed germs caused disease. using this info he created vaccines that prevented them
