Timeline Topic 14

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  • Maritime technology
    1420

    Maritime technology

    Maritime technology was advancing at this time. This was vital for exploration across the oceans.
  • Gunpowder
    1450

    Gunpowder

    Military technology advanced greatly at this time. The invention of gunpowder revolutionized war and fighting.
  • The Jesuits
    1491

    The Jesuits

    The Jesuits were a new branch of religion. It was a Catholic counterpart to Luther or Calvin. After attracting a following he was imprisoned for a short while on suspicion of hearsay.
  • Luther explored forgiveness
    1510

    Luther explored forgiveness

    Luther began exploring the idea that forgiveness comes from God and his love. This can be received through faith, not money or good acts like the Catholic Church was teaching.
  • Spread of Lutheranism
    1530

    Spread of Lutheranism

    Lutheranism took over the German states dividing them almost equally.
  • Acts of Supremacy and Succession
    1534

    Acts of Supremacy and Succession

    These acts effectively separated England from the Catholic Church. This meant he could seize Catholic Land and wealth.
  • Catholic Reformation
    1540

    Catholic Reformation

    During this time Catholics tried to get protestants to come back and join Christianity again. It wasn't until 1550 that they realized the divide was permanent.
  • Discovery of Silver in America
    1545

    Discovery of Silver in America

    Although it lead to Spain's slow downfall, it was a monumental find at the time.
  • Jesuits Schools

    Jesuits Schools

    Young men were able to gain a deep understanding of Catholic beliefs with professors that were able to be more one on one.
  • Henry IV assassination

    Henry IV assassination

    Henry IV's death was a necessity for religious tolerance.