Transition to The Modern World

By noadean
  • 476

    Fall of rome

    The last roman emperor leaves rome in 476. The empire falls shortly after.
  • Dec 24, 1215

    The Magna Carta

    The Magna Carta is created and signed in 1215 under the rule of King john
  • Dec 24, 1492

    Christopher columbus finds America

    Christopher Columbus finds america in 1492. He is the first to find and settle on this continent besides the native americans that had already been living there.
  • Dec 24, 1504

    Michelangelo Creates his David

    Michelangelo creates his version of David in 1504. This is one of the most famous pieces of art to date.
  • Dec 24, 1517

    Luther creates the 95 theses

    In 1517 Martin luther creates the 95 theses. These are a series of notes on why the church selling indulgences is bad and against true catholic faith
  • Galileo Invents his version of the telescope

    In 1609 Galileo built his first telescope. he was able to see everything in much greater detail. He could get stuff to appear up to 400 times larger