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Aug 25, 1096
Crusades are fought/ first crusade
A war between cristians and muslims over holy land, It lasted until 1291. Increased the European kings power. This is not the only crusade. 1096-1291 -
Aug 29, 1300
Renaissance begins
Renaissance had a rebirth in creativity. People started to see the worth in human accomplishment. It helped people create self identiy and not just do what the church told them to. -
Aug 29, 1337
100 years war begins
War between the French and English. Fought about land. Joan of Arc is in this time period. Not actually 100 years. -
Aug 25, 1347
Black Death begins in Europe
Wiped out a third of Europe. Carried on fleas on rats. Changed the economy of Europe. It made the poor earn more money changing the social classes. -
Sep 17, 1368
Ming Dynasty in China
Ming Dynasty lasted nearly 300 years. It increased stability, agriculture and trade. Stable and plentaful food led to populatiion growth. 1368-1644 -
Sep 29, 1405
Voyages of Zheng He
Led seven voyages around the Indian ocean. He presented gifts from China.Voyages demonstrated Ming China's growing sea power. 1405-1433 -
Aug 27, 1431
Joan of Arc burned at stake
Burned at the stake for heiressy. Said she seen messages from god. She became a saint in 1920. -
Oct 1, 1453
Ottomans conquer Constantinople
Constantinople controlled a major trade route between Asia and Europe. A major land and sea assault against Constantinople. Constantinople then became Istanbul. -
Sep 5, 1455
Johannes Gutenberg- printing press
Johannes Gutenberg makes a printing press that allowed you to print several copies. The first book published was "The Bible". This allowed more people to be literate. -
Sep 11, 1492
1st Voyage of Columbus
Columbus set out with a crew of men to voyage to asia. They finally hit land which is now known as San Salvador. This was important because he had discovered a new contitent. -
Sep 15, 1498
Da Gama lands in India
There return caused great excitment among the Portuguese. The trip to more than ten months. This caused the Portuguese to send another expidition to India -
Sep 19, 1500
Slave trade across Atlantic
The Atlantic slave trade continued for about 400 years. An estimated 15 to 20 million Africans were shipped to America against their will. 1500-1800 -
Oct 9, 1501
Safavid Empire
Came into conflict with the Ottomans and other muslims.The safavids were Shia: most ther Muslims were Sunnis. Helped establish it as a major Muslim civilization. 1501-1722 -
Sep 11, 1502
Naming of the "new world"
Named after Amerigo. Colombus was forgotten until recently. -
Sep 5, 1503
Da Vinci paints the "Mona Lisa"
Da Vinci was not only a highly talented painter but also a mathematician, enginer, inventer, etc... He had some 20,000 notes about inventions way beyond his time. "Mona Lisa" tries to capture the complexity of humans. 1503-1506 -
Aug 29, 1508
Michelangelo begins painting Sistine Chapel
The paintings show scenes from the Old Testement. It has biblical characters. Many historians consider it revolutionary to art. -
Sep 3, 1517
Martin Luther posts 95 Theses
Luther hung his theses on the church door which served much like a bulletin board. In it he stated that selling indulges was sinful. This caused many people to want to reform. -
Sep 11, 1519
Magellan starts his "around the world" trip
Magellan had five ships and about 250 men. By the time they had made it all the way around there were only 18 men left, and Magellan had been killed. The survivors were the first people to sail around the world. -
Oct 13, 1526
Mughal Empire begins
First Muslim empire and one of the great civilizations of history. Known for its weatlth and power. Abolished taxes put on non-muslims. -
Sep 25, 1527
Philip II rules spain
Spain reached peak of its grandeur. There was a steady stream of gold and silver. Spains power grew a large amount -
Sep 15, 1532
Pizarro invades the Inca Empire
The Inca Empire was already weakened by small pox and civil war. Pizarro demanded that they except christianity and hand over the Empire. They destroy the Inca. -
Sep 23, 1534
Henry VIII founds Anglican Church
Created it so he could divorce his first wife. Henry had Parliament pass laws ending the pope's power. Made king head of the church in England. -
Sep 9, 1543
Copernicus publishes heliocentric theory
Earth orbits the sun. Copernicus died before his work was published. Other scientists expand on his theories. -
Oct 9, 1545
Council of Trent
Examined the criticisms made by Protestents. Rejected self-discipline and individual faith. Catholics everywhere felt renewed energy and confidence. -
Sep 25, 1558
Elizabeth I becomes Queen of England
One of her first acts split England once again from Rome. She was a protestant. She prosecuted anyone who worshiped as catholic. -
Age of Enlightenment
Scientific revolution convinced many European thinkers about the power of reason. Time of optimism and possibility. Inspired educated people throughout Europe and beyond. -
Jamestown, colony in Virginia, founded
Settlers hoped to find gold and silver. They found marshy ground and impure water. 80% died during first winter. -
Louis XIV becomes King of France
Led France during a time of great power and prosperity. Supremely confident in his ability to rule. He began a tradition of absolute monarchy. -
Qing Dynasty in China begins
China expanded to the largest size in history. Reduced taxes for peasents and expanded into parts of central asia. China was the most advanced civilazation during this period -
Thomas Hobbes writes Leviathan
Hobbes wrote about humans being naturally selfish and fearful. Argued that people needed an all powerful monarch to tell them how to live. His views sparked many controversy. -
Oliver Cromwell rules England
Fighting broke out in Ireland and Scotland. Cromwells foreign exploits made him very unpopular in the other countries. House of Commons abolished. -
Peter I (the Great) becomes Czar
He made many reforms, and began to promote military officers on merit. He defeated the Taters. Peter had many members tortured. -
Catherine the Great rules Russia
She was influenced by major European thinkers of the time who believed that a strong wise ruler could improve life for their subjects.Reformed Russia's legal and education system. She completely reorganized local governments. -
U.S. constitution is ratified
Attempting to resolve issues like the payment of debts from the Revolutionary War and other domestic issues. Many unions did not like the ideas. In the end all unions adopted it. -
French Revolution begins
Long-standing resentments against the French monarchy fueled anger in France. Caused by the unequal structure of the French government and society.Enlightment ideas also wer inspired by the revolution. -
Reign of Terror Begins
Focused on addressing economic and political threats within France.The committee targeted even those who shared many views but were perceived as just slightly too radical or conservative. -
Napoleon becomes Emperor
Strengthened the power of France's central government. Many reforms of the French society, Helped fuel the spread of nationalism. -
Napoleon defeated @ Waterloo
Napoleon troop's battled against British troops. Both sides suffered huge losses but ultimatily it was a crushing defeat for Napoleon. The war ended the Napoleonic Wars. -
Tokugawa Shogunate ends
Established a strong central government. Period of relative unity,peace, and stability in Japan. Women's status gradually declined. -
Jews, gypsies & moors expelled from Spain
