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(15.) Last Gladiator Competition
This was a common thing in the Roman empire for pure entertainment. Imporant because it was the end of the gladiator entertainment. -
Feb 12, 1054
(5.) The Great Schism
The great schism was when the Catholic Church divided into Greek Orthadox and Roman Catholic. Important because it split into 2 religions and even led to the Crusades. -
Feb 16, 1066
(7.) William the Conqueror
He transformed the english language. He is imporant because he conquered England on Christmas day and because of the transformation he brought the English language through. -
Feb 16, 1215
(8.) Magna Carta
Great charter. Had documents signed by King John. Important because it gives rights to citizens. -
Feb 10, 1452
(2.) Leonardo Da Vinci
Leonardo was a famous artist who also had multiple other important skills. He is important because his study of the human body led to medical advancements in the future. -
Apr 2, 1485
(34.) Hernan Cortez
Cortez was a Spanish Conquistador that conquered the Aztecs. He is important because his treatment of the Aztecs showed how Spain dehumanized Native people -
Feb 12, 1492
(3.) Reconquista Ends in Granada
The reconquista desensotized the people and the importance of the reconquista was that it drove the muslims out of their land. -
Mar 25, 1492
(31.) Reconquista
It was a 700-year war in which the Spanish drove the Muslims out of Spain. Ended in 1492. It was important because it gave Spain a necessary mindset and military technology as and advantage. -
Mar 25, 1494
(30.) Treaty of Torsedillas
On July 7, 1494, the Catholic Church split the earth between Portugal and Spain. It didn’t work because they failed to see that other nations wanted parts of the world as well. It was important because it did not work. -
Apr 2, 1512
(36.) Encomienda System
it was a Spanish economic system of government. It attempted to Christianize and profit off Natives. It was important because it killed millions of Indians and led to depopulation. -
Feb 26, 1515
(17.) Jews are expelled from Austria
The jews had been expelled from the land of Austria. Important because this was a start to the rebellion against Jews. -
Apr 20, 1564
(49.) William Shakespeare Born
William Shakespeare will grow up to be a very important part in English history and knowledge. Important because he, throughout his life, will change how people learn english forever. -
(10.) Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes is important because he was an influential part in dethrowning King Arthor. -
(1.) Japan Invaded Korea and destroyed the land
Japan invaded Korea basic rivarly problems. They wanted to conquer them and they did. This is important because it caused Korea to become isolated. -
(39.) Triangular Trade
3 Leg trade that circulated slaves and raw goods between Africa, West Indies, and America. -
(53.) Mughal Empire Collapse
1600-1800: Mughal Empire collapses and Splits. Important because this leads EIC making rival group sfight. -
(55.) EIC Rising to Power
EIC Rise to Power
1600: Gain trading rights on the fringe of the Mughal Empire -
(19.) Papal Chancery adopts January 1st as beginning of the year
This is actually a pretty big deal. We still use this same date as the start of each year. It was the start of a new Beginning;) Pun intended -
(9.) John Locke
John Locke was a english philosopher regaurded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers. Important because he led to the dethrowning of King Arthor and his government. -
(37.) Manchu Empire
Empire that conquered Ming Dynasty and restricted western trade. It was important because they built the city of Beijing. -
(11.) Roman replaces Byzantine with Julian calender
This is important because its the end to the Byzantine. -
(18.) Great Britain and Ireland Union is put into Effect
Their union as put into effect and this is impotrant because it created the United Kingdom. -
(35.) Napoleon Bonaparte
He was born in Corsica and was a self made French emperor. He is important for his attempts to conquer and unify Europe, in which he almost successfully done. His Napoleonic code condensed and implemented ideas of the French Revolution. -
(33.) Shaka Zulu
He most influential monarch in the Zulu Kingdom. He was important because he unified rival tribes to fight the Boers in South Africa. -
(29.) Louis XVI calls the Estates General
Louis XVI summons the third estate to go over the debt trouble. Important because the debt eas killing the French Government. -
(28.) Economic Troubles
The French goes through a series of debt trouble. They started to tax people. Important because France used to be strong government, but this debt and poor harvests is tearing them apart. -
(32.) Tennis Court Oath
It was when the states agreed to rebel against the monarchy. It was important because it was the first step in the 3rd forming of an organized government. Led to the French Revolution. -
(38.) Storming of Bastille
On the morning of July 14, 1789 Bastille was burnt down. People attack the fortress that held political weapons too. Importance was that it was the beginning of the French Revolution. -
(20.) White House Construction Started
This is where the president works and lives. He is greatly protected. Imporant because this building plays an important part in the american society. Presidents since 1792 lived there. -
(41.) Revolts Against the Old Order
Early 1800’s nationalism and liberalism sparked rebellions in the Balkan Peninsula and other southern Europe regions. -
(27.) Abraham Lincoln is BORN
Abraham Lincoln will, when he is older and grown wise, become a huge part of the United States history and course of growth. Important because he changed the History -
(21.) White House Burned Down
During the war of 1812 the Britain burned the White House down! Important because it was the Americans most important building and they burned it in retaliation of the Americans attacking York in Ontario. -
(22.) The White House Rebuilt!
The white house had been rebuilt only a few years after the burning of it. President Monroe moved back into it on the year of 1817. James Hoban rebuilt it. Important because the house of presidents was BACK! -
(50.) Karl Marx
Karl Marx was a German philosopher, economist, sociologist, journalist, and revolutionary socialist. Important because he wrote the Communist Manifesto. -
(42.) French Revolution of 1848
France was in recession due to a corrupt government, and secret societies conspired to bring about a new socialist republic. -
(46.) 1st U.S. $20 Gold Piece
It was the start of U.S. Manufacturing of gold. $20 turns to $40, to $50, and more. This is important for trading purposes. -
(40.) Louis Napoleon
The nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, he became President for awhile promoting economic growth, then in 1852 he proclaimed himself emperor, taking the title Napoleon III. -
(54.) Sepoy Rebellion
EIC MistakesRequires Sepoys (Indian Soldiers) to serve overseasAllow Hindu widows to remarry
New Rifles= Religious conflictLeads to Sepoy Rebellion in 1857 -
(12.) Canada begins decimal currency system
This allows more percise paying methods, hence in some cases, saving money. Important because its a step towards better money maintanence. -
(24.) Emancipation Proclamation Issued by Abraham Lincoln
The Emancipation Proclamation was a presidential proclamation and executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863. -
(26.) Abraham Lincoln is assaninated
Abraham Lincoln, an influential part in the abolishment of slavery. Important because it put an end to such an important president and hero. -
(25.) Construction of Brooklyn Bridge Starts
The famous Broolyn Bridge is now under going construction. Important because it opened a crucial road to link together these important sections of land. -
(60.) Paris Commune
Paris Commune-1871 movement created by French Rebels-Goal: New socialist order-Refuse to disband-Result: -Communards: Take and kill hostages -Government: Kills 20,000 communards -
(47.) Albert Einstein
Albert is born and his historical and life changing experiments are all ahead of him. Important because this man was an influencial part in human history and advancment. -
(61.) Kaiser William II
New Emperor in Germany. Important because he dominated the Bismark reign. -
(23.) Robert Fowler Runs worlds fastest marathon
He ran a marathon is 2 hours 52 minutes 45.4 seconds. Not really important but hey, its pretty fast and really cool. -
(66.) Mexican Revolution Began
It ended dictatorship in Mexico and established a constitutional republic. -
(58.) Chinese Revolution of 1911
Chinese Revolution of 1911-Ended Chinese Monarchy-Chinese Republic is actually democracy (1912-1949) -Civil War -National Guomindang Vs. Communist-Peoples Republic of China -
(59.) November Revolution
November Revolution-Lenin returns from exile in 1917 promising, “Peace, Land, and Bread.”-November 1917. Lenin’s supporters overthrow the provisional government.-1918: Lenin becomes the head of the Russian State. -
(62.) Mao Zedong
He co-founded the Communist Party of 1921. Important because of the creating of the party. -
(63.) Mussolini
Benito Mussolini is significant because he was the principle theorist of Facism and the first to establish a Facist state. While his Facism was uniquely Italian, he created general principles that would be imitated by others such as Hitler. -
(67.) Stock Market Crash
Black Tuesday hit Wall Street as investors traded some 16 million shares on the New York Stock Exchange in a single day. Billions of dollars were lost, wiping out thousands of investors. -
(64.) WWII
Nations faught against nations in a worldwide war. It was a masssive Genocide. -
(45.) The Great Purge
Stalin and his secret policy cracked down on party activists. Important because these purges increased Stalins power. -
(70.) Italy Invades Ethiopia
Benito Mussolini, the Fascist leader of Italy, had adopted Adolf Hitler's plans to expand German territories by acquiring all territories it considered German. -
(44.) Soviet Foreign Policy
The Soviet Union pursued two very different goals in foreign policy. Lenin and Stalin wanted to bring a worldwide revolution. -
(69.) Holocaust begins
Used to describe a sacrificial offering burned on an altar. Since 1945, the word has taken on a new and horrible meaning: the mass murder of some 6 million European Jews. -
(68.) Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii. The barrage lasted just two hours, but it was devastating: The Japanese managed to destroy nearly 20 American naval vessels, including eight enormous battleships, and almost 200 airplanes. -
(51.) Mao Takes Control
Mao takes control in 1949. Important because he is responsible for the great leap forward. -
(57.) Mao Takes Control 1949
Battle for Control: Why did Mao win?-Peasants supported him-Mao promised equal rights for women-People saw the Guomindang as immoral-Mao takes control in 1949 -
(43.) Stalins Death
Stalin had died. Stalin tried to boost morale and faith in the communist system by making himself a godlike figure. Important because its the end to a deathly reign. -
(48.) Albert Einstein Dies
Albert the great mathmetician has died. Important because his experience and knowledge in math. He is the greatest and utmost important person man in history for math. -
(65.) WWII Ends
The war against nations has ended, as well as the biggest mass genocide ever. Important because the world, as well as many religious groups couldn't hold on for much longer. -
(52.) Cultural Revolution
Goal: Purge China of bourgeois tendencies. Have a new generation experience the “Chinese Revolution”. Important for those reasons. -
(56.) Cultural Revolution of 1966
Cultural Revolution of 1966Goal: Purge China of bourgeois tendenciesHave a new generation experience the “Chinese Revolution”Created Red GuardsTeenagersSchooled on Mao’s quotationsAccused and attacked non-revolutionary -
(13.) Roman of Mainz Uprising
Important because it was one of the very first ever recorded historic evetns. -
(30.) Europe Breaks down Trade barriers
Important because it allows trade to start up between international waters again. -
(16.) Governor Lucius Antonius Saturnis of Germany became emperor of Rome
Governor Lucius Antonius Saturnis of Germany became emperor of Rome. Important because he was one of the very first recorded emperors of Rome. -
(4.) 700 Year War
The 700 year war was the driving of Muslims out of Spain. The importance if the 700 year war was that it led to the start of exploration. Which led to the discovery and exploration of the New World. -
(6.) Gregory the Great Pope
Took power of the church away from the kings. He died from being exiled and the sniffles. Important because he was a huge influence in the change of the churches. -
(14.) Roman adopts Julian Calender
Roman adopted a new calender causing them to slowly figure out times of seasons. Imporant because it led to the start of tracking time.