World History SOL 6

By Rokhaya
  • The Magna Carta was signed establishing the foundations of English rights.
    1217

    The Magna Carta was signed establishing the foundations of English rights.

  • Nicolaus Copernicus developed the heliocentric theory.
    1543

    Nicolaus Copernicus developed the heliocentric theory.

  • Galileo used the telescope to support the proof of the heliocentric theory.
    1543

    Galileo used the telescope to support the proof of the heliocentric theory.

  • The Baroque Period began in art, music, and architecture (Bach and Handel were composers).

    The Baroque Period began in art, music, and architecture (Bach and Handel were composers).

  • The novel became a new form of literature (Miguel Cervantes wrote Don Quixote).

    The novel became a new form of literature (Miguel Cervantes wrote Don Quixote).

  • Johannes Kepler discovered planetary motion.

    Johannes Kepler discovered planetary motion.

  • William Harvey showed that the heart acted as a pump to circulate blood throughout the body.

    William Harvey showed that the heart acted as a pump to circulate blood throughout the body.

  • The English Civil War began between the Roundheads (supporters of Parliament) and the Cavaliers (supporters of the King).

    The English Civil War began between the Roundheads (supporters of Parliament) and the Cavaliers (supporters of the King).

  • Charles I of England was beheaded.

    Charles I of England was beheaded.

  • Thomas Hobbes published Leviathan - social contract (people give up rights to a strong ruler who maintains order).

    Thomas Hobbes published Leviathan - social contract (people give up rights to a strong ruler who maintains order).

  • Oliver Cromwell began his rule of England as the Lord Protector.

    Oliver Cromwell began his rule of England as the Lord Protector.

  • The Restoration of Charles II - the monarchy was put back.

    The Restoration of Charles II - the monarchy was put back.

  • The Palace of Versailles was built under the reign of Louis XIV.

    The Palace of Versailles was built under the reign of Louis XIV.

  • James II became the King of England.

    James II became the King of England.

  • Isaac Newton published his law of gravity.

    Isaac Newton published his law of gravity.

  • William and Mary became the leaders of England (this is referred to as the Glorious Revolution).

    William and Mary became the leaders of England (this is referred to as the Glorious Revolution).

  • The English Bill of Rights was passed laying out specific rights on Parliament and putting limits on royal power.

    The English Bill of Rights was passed laying out specific rights on Parliament and putting limits on royal power.

  • John Locke published Two Treaties on Government - it was his theory of "natural rights" (life, liberty, and property).

    John Locke published Two Treaties on Government - it was his theory of "natural rights" (life, liberty, and property).

  • The Westernization of Russia was started by Peter the Great.

    The Westernization of Russia was started by Peter the Great.

  • The Age of Reason (the Enlightenment) began.

    The Age of Reason (the Enlightenment) began.

  • St. Petersburg became the capital of Russia under Peter the Great.

    St. Petersburg became the capital of Russia under Peter the Great.

  • Louis XIV became the King of France.

    Louis XIV became the King of France.

  • Francois-Marie Arouet changed his name to Voltaire and goes on to champions individual freedoms.

    Francois-Marie Arouet changed his name to Voltaire and goes on to champions individual freedoms.

  • Peter I became the czar of Russia.

    Peter I became the czar of Russia.

  • Montesquieu published on the spirit of laws - detailing separation of powers in government.

    Montesquieu published on the spirit of laws - detailing separation of powers in government.

  • Jean Jacques Rousseau wrote The Social Contract - free individuals create a society and government.

    Jean Jacques Rousseau wrote The Social Contract - free individuals create a society and government.

  • The American Revolution began which was heavily influenced by the Age of Enlightenment.

    The American Revolution began which was heavily influenced by the Age of Enlightenment.

  • The Classical Period began in art, music, and architecture (Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven were composers).

    The Classical Period began in art, music, and architecture (Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven were composers).

  • Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.

    Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.

  • The Constitution was ratified on the United States.

    The Constitution was ratified on the United States.

  • The French Revolution began having been influenced by the Enlightenment and the American Revolution.

    The French Revolution began having been influenced by the Enlightenment and the American Revolution.

  • The Storming of the Bastille was the symbolic start of the French Revolution.

    The Storming of the Bastille was the symbolic start of the French Revolution.

  • The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments) was added to the constitution of the United States.

    The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments) was added to the constitution of the United States.

  • The Reign of Terror marked a period of mass executions during the French Revolution.

    The Reign of Terror marked a period of mass executions during the French Revolution.

  • Louis XVI was executed at the guillotine.

    Louis XVI was executed at the guillotine.

  • Marie Antoinette was executed at the guillotine.

    Marie Antoinette was executed at the guillotine.

  • Edward Jenner introduced a vaccine to prevent small pox.

    Edward Jenner introduced a vaccine to prevent small pox.

  • Napoleon Bonaparte seized power in France in a coup d'etat.

    Napoleon Bonaparte seized power in France in a coup d'etat.

  • All weather roads were created to improve year round transport and trade.

    All weather roads were created to improve year round transport and trade.

  • Eugene Delacroix began the transition of art to the Romantic School.

    Eugene Delacroix began the transition of art to the Romantic School.