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This started in Italy and created a rebirth in classical knowledge. This eventually spread throughout northern Europe.
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Columbus brought Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria to find a new way to get to Asia. By doing this he accidentally "discovers" America.
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Martin Luther's writings against the pope and indulgences. Luther nailed a copy of it to the door of the church.
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The edict of nantes was signed off by King Henry IV. This gave the Huguenots rights in the nation.
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A war in northern Europe pertaining to the catholics and protestants. This war limited the power of the holy roman empire and split up Germany.
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The English Civil War was based on religious differences. The sides being the royalists and the one that supported the parliment.
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Louis XIV revoked the edict of nantes with edict of fontainebleau. This took away the rights of the huguenots.
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This was when the people overthrew James II. It showed how the people had a say in their government.
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American patriots started revolts.This gave America independent from Great Britain.
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Napoleon attempted to unify the Europe under France (this was not successful). He also created the napoleonic code and provided nationalism to his people.
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The people of France overthrew the monarchy. They also took control over the government
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This was a meeting to change Europe. The three things were a balance of power, prevent future french aggression, and restore former monarchs
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Matthew Perry opens the ports with Japan so that they will trade with America. He brought four ships to threaten the emperor to engage with the the western world.
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This event was led by Bismarck and his tactic Realpolitik. Occurred at the hall of mirrors.