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1492
Columbus discovers new world
In 1492 Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue. He discovered America. -
Oct 31, 1517
95 thesis
The 95 thesis was nailed up by Martin Luther. This caused people to go against the church -
Edict of Nantes
This document granted freedom of religion. Especially for the Hugenots. -
William Harvey discovered the circulatory system
In 1616 William Harvey discovered the circulatory system. This lead to even more advancements in the future. -
English Civil War
This was a war between Charles I and Parliament. Parliament won. -
Louis XIV revokes Edict of Nantes
Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes. This way the Huguenots could not have religious freedom. -
Glorious Revolution
William III and Mary ll took the English throne. It was a bloodless transfer of power. -
American Revolution
A war where the Americans fought Great Britain. America won its independence. -
French Revolution
The French revolution ended monarchy for a bit. Gave France independence. -
Napoleon becomes emperor
Napoleon crowned himself emperor. Show that he takes power -
Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Vienna was made to balance power. It also compensated for losses by Napoleon. -
Mattew Perry opens Japan to trade
Matthew Perry threatened Japan to trade with the U.S.. Then they let us trade with them.
