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Roman Empire reaches its height under Trajan; math, science, and philosophy, in addition to human value were incredibly important and supported.
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Christianity is widely introduced in Ireland, and after some time, spreads to almost all of Europe.
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The Crusades for the Holy Land are fought; religion overtakes philosophy and science majorly.
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The Black Death emerges and kills 25 million people across Europe; shows no one is safe, including church officials. Sparks a sense of rebellion, since the people see the clergy as 'unprotected'.
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Gutenberg develops the printing press; because of its existence, ideas could be spread through paper and books more efficiently, therefore the people had a better way of communicating their views on phillosophy/science/society/etc.
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Christopher Columbus discovers the Americas trying to find a passageway to Asia. Sparks interest in other countries and allows for more trade and/or exchanging of ideas.
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Martin Luther publishes his 95 Theses, which provokes much rebellion against Catholicism. People use REASON to determine whether following the Pope and clergy is a wise decision.
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Copernicus publishes his theory of a solar system (with the sun as the center), which evokes interest in using knowledge and reason to find new things.
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Sir Isaac Newton publishes his book, Principia Mathematica, which induces interest in math and science and the reasoning of the world. This book changes the overall view of the world in society.=
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John Locke tries to convince that people have natural rights (rights to life, liberty, and property). He also publishes, Two Treaties On Government.
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American colonies declare Indpendence from Britain. American people reason they can do better alone as a nation than as a part of Britain and form the United States Of Americas.
