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Period: Apr 13, 1400 to
Modern History
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Apr 15, 1478
Spanish Inquistition
A law that was made to insure catholic dominance over all of Spain. -
Jan 1, 1492
Columbus sails to America
In 1492 Christopher Columbus discovered America on his way to the Indies in Asia. -
Apr 13, 1521
Cortez conquers the Aztecs
in 1521 Cortez led 600 men to the Aztec capital Tenochititlan and conquered the Aztecs.
More information at...
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Apr 13, 1543
Copernicus presents the heliocentric Theory
Copernicus presents his theory of the earth not being the center of the universe it was rejected and he was disliked for it. -
Apr 15, 1556
King Philip II becomes king of Spain
King Philip becomes king and trys to make all citizens Catholic. -
Apr 15, 1558
Elizabeth Tudor becomes queen of England
Comes to the throne after her half sister, Mary, Elizabeth fixes many problems made by Mary. -
Queen Elizabeth dies
Queen Elizabeth dies and the Stuarts family take over the throne. -
English settle Jamestown
The English created their first colony in the new world the Virginia Company of London funded the voyage.
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Louis XIV of France begins his reign
In 1661 King louis the XIV succeeds his chief minister and as a follower of divine rights of kings, claims he was choosen by God to rule.
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Peter the Great of Russia begins his reign
Peter the Great begins a joint sovereign with his half brother Ivan V. in 1696 Ivan died and Peter became sole ruler. -
Charles II dies
King Charles II dies without an heir and the throne goes to his catholic brother James II -
Glorious Revolution in England
King James II of England is overthrow without any fighting by William of Orange and his wife Mary II of England. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glorious_Revolution -
Peter the Great dies
Peter the great dies of fever ending his reign. -
French Revolution begins
The French Revolution began with the tennis court oath. -
Napolean conquers most of Europe
Napoleon creates the French empire and conquers almost all of Europe, He was defeated by the British
