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In 1492 Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue. He discovered America.
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The 95 thesis was nailed up by Martin Luther. This caused people to go against the church
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This document granted freedom of religion. Especially for the Hugenots.
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In 1616 William Harvey discovered the circulatory system. This lead to even more advancements in the future.
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This was a war between Charles I and Parliament. Parliament won.
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Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes. This way the Huguenots could not have religious freedom.
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William III and Mary ll took the English throne. It was a bloodless transfer of power.
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A war where the Americans fought Great Britain. America won its independence.
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The French revolution ended monarchy for a bit. Gave France independence.
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Napoleon crowned himself emperor. Show that he takes power
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The Congress of Vienna was made to balance power. It also compensated for losses by Napoleon.
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Matthew Perry threatened Japan to trade with the U.S.. Then they let us trade with them.