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his philosophy of humanism helped stir up the mental growth and achievements of the Renaissance. Many historians believe this date as the start of the Renaissance era.
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When the Papacy returned to Rome, it brough with it the status, and the money needed to rebuild the city.
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Cosimo de Medici became in charge of the bank after his father dies, using his economic power (money) to strengthen his political power. in five years he rules the city, no questions asked.
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Pope Nicholas V decides to turn Rome into a Renaissance city, inspired many projects and promoted the arts..
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The revolve of the Byzantine Empire, falls to the Ottoman Turks, triggering a mass departure of Greek people and works of art and literature. transfered to italia
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Discovered the southern tip of Africa (Cape of Good Hope)
Proved that ships could reach Asia by sailing around Africa -
single most important even in the age of discovery. Christopher columbus accidentally found it, Helped pave the way for new explorers
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brought nearly 1,200 settlers into the new world, and many more thins.
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gave Portugal control of Brazil & Spain got the rest of South America
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First to find a water route to Asia ,first to round the tip of Africa to India
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Often considered the most influential political book of all time, The Prince shapes the argument that "it is better for a ruler to be feared than loved."
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Martin Luthers 95 Theses get posted on the door of a church in Wittenburg, Germany, instigating a movement which caused an enormous devide in the Roman Catholic Church.
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Reached a narrow passageway at the southern tip of South America. Named the Strait of Magellan
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perhaps the most extraordinary individual of the Renaissance, dies in France, was an incredible painter, sculptor, engineer, and scientist.
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helped colonize cuba
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circled the globe. Proved the world was round and larger than anyone thought, also proved the oceans were connected
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Pope Clement VII takes over in harsh times, after Pope Leo X. He soon proves himself an inept politician, and his lack of judgement lead to the sack of Rome.
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the imperial army invades the city of Rome, taking over it in about twelve hours. "The sack of Rome" is credited the beginning of the end for Renaissance Italy.
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ended 300 years of Inca civilization
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300 + people would be executed during Mary's reign, mostly by burning at the stake.
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last occasion on which the Latin service was used
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it was the final break they had with the Roman church
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was planning to assassinate Elizabeth. found guilty
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the rebellion was unsuccessful ,it was the last step in taking control of Ireland by the English.
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created the kingdom of Great Britain.
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The translation is widely considered a towering achievement in English literature
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killed mass amount of native american population
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brought out issues largely centered on the Church of England's being seen as too Catholic
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the first monarch to rule after the English Restoration.
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was the overthrow of King James II of England