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Apr 13, 1492
Columbus Sailed to the Americas
Christopher Columbus sailed west in 1492 with the intentions of finding a new, faster route to India to get spices and silks. Instead of finding India, Columbus and his crew found the americas. -
Apr 13, 1521
Cortez captured the Aztecs
When Cortez settled New Spain, he took the Aztec leader hostage. Thus creating many problems between him and the aztecs. They fought for a few years until the Aztec capital fell on August 13th, 1521.
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Apr 19, 1543
Copernicus presents the Heliocentric Theory
Heliocentric Theory was introduced by Nicolaus Copernicus in 1543. He made an astronomical model of the universe that put the sun at the center of the unbiverse.
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English Settle Jamestown
Jamestown was named after King James of England. It was the first successful English settlement that was in North America.
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Louis XIV of France begins his reign
Louis XIV ruled France for 72 years and 110 days, making him the longest reigning King in European history. Under his rule, there was three different wars, -
Peter The Great of Russia begins his reign
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Glorious Revolution in England
Also called the Revolution of 1688, it was the overthrow of King James II of England. John Hampden was the first person to refer to it as the Glorious Revolution. Also often refered to as the Bloodless Revloution.
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French Revolution begins
The French Revolution began because of the third estate being unpleased with the way the government was being run & they were displeased with the King.The revolution lasted until 1795.
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Napolean Conquers most of Europe
When Napoleon was crowned emperor of France, he wanted to take over Europe and claim it all his own. He slowly fought and conquered different countries in Europe. This period was known as the Napoleonic Wars that ended in 1814.
