TImeline

By joeyedelson
  • 1066 BCE

    Feudalism in England

    Feudalism in England is was a system where the King keeps 20% of land and the rest goes to church and Barrons where they decide who gets land. This is important because the King gets 20% which is a big chunk and also leaves the church in control.
  • 1100

    Surf Dom

    Surf Dom is a system that took place in Russia where land was separated by class. Its important because it meant that to have good land you had to be high in the social hierarchy.
  • 1448

    Thailand Sakdina System

    The Sakdina system was a system where people of the ages of 18 had to give themselves to a land lord where they had to listen to the landlord for land. This was important because people had to give up their freedom for land.
  • 1488

    Negative environmental affects of colonialism

    Colonialsim has been taking place since 1488 and has played a negative role in the environment and has effected climate change. An example is how once New Zealand began to become colonized its massive tree population has dwindled to so much and this hasn't had a good effect of the environment in New Zealand.
  • 1492

    Colombian exchange

    The Colombian exchange was a transfer of many diseases, plants and animals through the Europeans. The Colombian exchange greatly impacted the world through the diseases they brought and through the introduction of new plants and animals which evolved of thousands of years.
  • 1492

    Christopher Columbus starts Colombian exchange

    The Colombian exchange was started by Christopher Columbus and he helped trade happen between the new and old world. This was important for both the new and old world and brought them together along with making Europe much richer.
  • 1492

    colombian exchange

    The Colombian exchange was a trading of food, plants, diseases and much more, This was important because it introduced all these places that took part in the exchange to all new things including deadly diseases.
  • 1492

    New diseases

    Although the Colombian exchange greatly impacted the world, it also had a downside and that was disease. The Colombian exchange led to thousands and thousands of deaths due to new diseases such as typhus, smallpox, measles and much more.
  • 1500

    Colonialism

    Colonialism was acquiring control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically. Colonialism was a system which was controlled by one power.
  • 1500

    The Indians

    In the 1500's a debate on whether the Indians were civilized or not begun. This is important because if they are deemed as not civilized they close many privileges and most importantly land.
  • 1514

    Copernicus discovers earth is round

    Before Copernicus the common belief was that the earth was flat, but he discovers that is in fact round and he also discovers that that we rotate around the sun.
  • 1517

    Ottoman Empire expansion

    The Ottoman Empire expanded for the first time in 1517 when they defeated Turkey. This is important because it was the beginning to one of the greatest empires ever.
  • 1519

    Cortes lands in Mexico

    Cortes and his troops land in Mexico in search of wealthy cities. This is important because the riches of Mexico have already spread to other places.
  • 1543

    Scientific Revolution

    The scientific revolution allowed culture and laws to be changed by science and reason. This was important because we still use the ideas to this day and it greatly helped shape the world into a better place.
  • 1570

    Decline of the Spain

    In 1570 people were in search for silver and gold, in search of these items people anded upon Spain. This was important because this led to the destruction of Spain and there people because people wanted their gold and silver.
  • 1571

    Decline of the Ottoman Empire

    After Suliemen's death, the Ottomans got into a great Naval battle where they were defeated by Europeans. This was important because the Ottoman Empire was never the same after this, and it was the end of the great years of one of the greatest empires ever.

  • Colony

    An area under full or partial control of another country, typically a distant one occupied by settlers. An example of colony's is when the English established the 13 colony in America.

  • Patroon System

    The Patroon system was a system where Land was given out by a big company. The system was important because it gave land to its investors.

  • English Civil War

    The English civil war was a war between the king and the Parliment, which ended with the Parliament winning. This is important because it led to the parliament getting more power and the monarchy losing power which was better for the people.

  • John Locke decides to help change the goverment

    John Locke wrote a social contract which stated that Monarchs should not have absolute power but they should be decided by the people. This is important because this helped shape the world into what it is today.

  • John Locke, Second Treatise in civil government

    The Treatise explains that the government system is flawed with its ranking system and that all men should have the same amount of power.

  • Voltaire's letters

    Voltaire's letters explain that if all the big powers of the world can come together and set aside their differences they can achieve new heights.

  • Mechanization

    Machanization was when machines started to take the place of humans and labor animals. This is important because it made humans with certain value less valuable along with this helped set the stage for the industrial revolution.

  • Imperialism

    Imperialism was a policy which extended a country's power through military force or diplomacy. Imperialism was used to gain as many resources as possible.

  • Boston Tea Party

    The Boston tea party was a protest from Americans due to the new tax on teas, the Americans decided to dump tea in the ocean to show their frustration. This was important becuase it was the first time the Americans decided to stand up against the British.

  • American Revolution

    The American revolution was a revolt by the Americans against the British to gain independence. This is important because it allowed America to become what it is today.

  • The wealth of nations

    The wealth of nation explains that everyone should be able to make designs for themselves, and that if they do it will help the economy and affect capitalism.

  • French Revolution

    The French were fighting to end monarchy in France and they were led by Napoleon. This was important because it led to the end of Monarchys in most of Europe.

  • Haitian Revolution

    The Haitian revolution took place in Haiti where the slaves took their freedom by force. This was importance because it led to one of the biggest slave markets in the world ending and it was a big step in the ending of slavery.

  • Vindication of rights of woman

    The vindication explained that woman were supposed to beautiful and were not encouraged to be smart, it also explains how woman were treated much worse then men and didn't have the same rights.

  • New Markets

    Countries started producing new materials which became extremely high in demand. Countries were able to pay off lots of financial debts due to the new wealth of selling the materials.

  • Ottoman expands into Egypt

    The Ottoman Empire and Mohammed Ali takes over Egypt due to a power struggle. This is important due to the fact it was the Ottoman Empire taking over one of the most powerful countries in Africa.

  • Early trade unions

    Trade unions were at first illegal but in 1824 the law became repealed due to workers from middle and upper class activists being sympathetic. This was important because it allowed workers to have more rights and gave them a chance to be paid more.

  • Algeria gets colonized by the French

    During the midst of the European imperialism French successfully invaded Algeria in 1830. This is important because Algeria became Frances most important colonization.

  • Socialism

    Socialism was first used in 1832, in Socialism all goods and services are provided by the government, socialism also believes in collective ownership.

  • Charism

    Chartism was a movement made by the working class in the UK, they attempted to gain more political rights. This did eventually end up failing due to poor funding.

  • Politcal rivalries

    Countries would be searching and taking over colonies and territories. A lot of the time 2 countries would claim the same territory.

  • Edict of Emancipation of Russia

    Alexander II held a speech where he fired all serfs. This speech later acme known as the edict of emancipation of Russia. Alexander II ended up freeing over 23 million serfs.

  • Alexander II frees serfs

    After Russias embarrassing defeat in the Crimean war they decided it was time for a change. Alexander II the Tsar at the time decided to give serfs freedom, but siding provide them with land. Serfs were slaves who were the poorest peasants.

  • France Neocolonizes Tunisia

    France maintains significant economic and political influence over Tunisia. France has exploited Tunisia for its natural resources such as oil and gas, and they provided little compensation in return.

  • Alexander II death

    Alexander II who was one of the czars of Russia gets assassinated by a bomb in the streets of St Petersburg.

  • King Leopold lands in Congo

    King Leopold and his men land in Congo. This is very important because this led to Belgium selling Rubber and this positivly affected Belgium. This also led to the cruel treatment to the Congolese

  • Capitalism

    Capitalism was an a economic system which was privately run. This was important because it led to people being severely underpaid while being over worked which led to serious injuries and deaths. Also capitalism led to destruction of environments.

  • King Leopold leave Congo

    King Leopold leaves Congo because of international pressure. This is important because it freed the Congolese of the cruelty and allowed them to rebuild their economy and

    keep their resources.

  • King Leopold death

    King Leopold dies due to a heart attack. This is important due to the fact he is a king but its also important because he was a tyrant in Congo.

  • communism

    Communism was created in 1917 during the 1917 revolution in Russia. Communism is a form of government where there are no classes and where nothing is privately owned.

  • The final Tsar

    Nicholas II took over as Tsar after his fathers death, Nicholas turned out to be a horrible Tsar and was a weak leader who wasn't fit to run a country. During his time as Tsar a revolution from the middle class and peasants, this revolution led to Nicholas II being the last Tsar.

  • Bolshevik revolution

    The bolshevik revolution was an attempt to overthrow the provincial government. Once they suceeded they helped lay the foundation for socialism in Russia.

  • Vladmir lenin

    Once the Tsar reign came to an end, Vladmir Lenin was released from prison to help the Bolsheviks take control of Russia. Lenin was successful in helping the Bolsheviks, he is also said to have established a dictatorship and kill many.

  • Russian revolution

    The Russian revolution took place because the people were sick of the Tsar, especially Nicholas who was a horrible leader and wasn't qualified to lead Russia. Once the Revolution was successful the Bolsheviks took over and helped lay out socialism.

  • Aftermath of World war 1 enviroment

    During World War 1 army used many different tactics and didn't care about how the tactics would effect the environment. An example is how bombs changed landscapes and how army needed materials and used so many trees that it hurt the environment.

  • Creation of Fascism

    In 1919 Italian politician Benito Mussolini creates the political system Fascism. Fascism is a political system that has a dictatorship and disagrees with democracy.

  • French Imperialism

    When the French colonized they murdered children and woman and destroyed natives villages. The French also gave Natives no rights and stole 11 hectares of land and over 300 million lamb.

  • Spanish Civil war

    Francisco Franco starts one of the bloodiest civil wars ever. He starts the war in Spain because he wants to overthrow the government system and turn it into fascism.

  • Benito Mussolini allies with Hitler

    In 1937 Mussolini visits Germany, where he decides to team up with Hitler in world war 2, hoping that Hitler would prop up his leadership. This was 2 of the biggest powers in the world teaming up, this also led to Mussolini's death.

  • WWII Leads to decolonization

    WWII causes a surge in independence throughout Africa, Asia and the Middle East, WWII also caused many colonial troops to die in battle. These events caused these places to gain their freedom.

  • Cold War leads to decolonization

    The Cold War between America and the Soviet Union causes forced the world into picking a side. This in term causes chaos and led to European decolonization.

  • Korean War

    The Korean War was the war between North and South Korea prior to the war it was just on country. North Korea invaded south Korea, they attempted to make South Korea communist.

  • Cambodia gains independence

    Cambodia regained their independence from the French. This is important because led to Cambodia becoming a constitutional Monarchy.

  • The great leap forward

    Mao Zedong was one of the higher ups in China at the time and he had a plan to turn China communist, this plan was called the Great leap forward. The plan was a massive fail and many of the people were opposed to it, also its estimated 30 million died from starvation.

  • Algeria gains independence

    Algeria regains their independence from France, after the Algerian War. This is important because it shows that Algeria beat France against all odds.

  • Left over landmines from war

    In Bosnia during the war thousands and thousands of landmines were placed, after the war no one took out these landmines causing Bosnia to be very dangerous. Its said that over 1,000 square kilometer of land has landmines on it to this day.

  • Agent Orange

    Agent Orange was a chemical that was used against the Vietnamese this chemical was extremely deadly and dangerous. This chemical ended up destroying the environment along with killing many and the ones who lived ,lived with disabilities and these disability's and deformities have been passed on through generations.

  • Francisco Franco death

    Francisco Franco was the ruler of Spain he died of a heart attack. Once he died there was a new king of Spain who threw away Francos fascist ways.

  • Telephone conversation between Kosygin and Tarki

    This telephone conversation was between two people with high power in the Soviet Union and the prime minister of Afghan. In this call Tarki the prime minister is asking for troops for their war, but the soviet didn't help for fear of seeming as if they interfered in the war.

  • Shchedrov’s letter to the CC CPSU on the Situation in Afghanistan

    Shchedrov sent a letter to the soviet where he explains to them how in Afghan there is a huge rebellion. This is important because out of the 35 thousand hamlets, Afghan only controls 5,000

  • Chernyaevs notes about Afghanistan

    In his notes he explains that the decision to withdraw for Afghanistan without their war being finished isn't an easy decision. Because if he withdraws the million troops he lost are for nothing and so are all the expenses and material assistance.

  • Global inequality between different ethnicities.

    A report found that at the current rate of progress observed from the 1990s to the 2010s said it will take more than four decades to close the gaps of pay wages between ethnic groups. This is important because it shows how drastic the wages are between different ethnic groups.

  • Global inequality

    The share of income going to the top 1 per cent of the global population increased in 46 out of 57 countries. Yet in more than half of the 92 countries the bottom 40 per cent receive less than 25 per cent of overall income.

  • Global inequality of freedom

    In 2018 the worlds 12th consecutive year of decline in global freedom with 71 countries suffering declines in political and civil liberties