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1347
Black death
The black death was introduced in Europe. This disease caused change in economic situation and population decreasing. -
1420
Linear Perspective
This was created by Brunelleschile. The idea behind this is that all the lines in a perspective help give a painting or drawing a more 3d look. This will then change the art years. -
1445
Printing Press
Invented by Johann Gutenburg. As from the title this machine was used to print magazines, newspaper, books,etc. this helped speed up the process of creating anything with a form of writing on it. Now it is called a printer. -
1495
Last Supper
Leonardo started to paint a picture know as the last supper. This painting featured a biblical piece of Jesus and his last few days. One of the most famous pairings by Leonardo De vinci. -
1500
Philip II
He started the Inquisition killing a fair amount of the people. This showed people he would do anything for power and respect. -
1514
Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo started to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. This painting included many biblical scenes. Later on this would be the worlds most famous painting during the renaissance. -
Charles I
Charles I got put on trial. He was blamed for "tyrant, traitor, murderer, and public enemy." He later then got beheaded, in front of England's citizens. -
Peter the Great
Peter attempted to reestablish Russia as a great nation. Peter overcame opposition from the country's medieval aristocracy and created a series of changes that affected all areas of Russian life. He created a strong navy, reorganized his army according to Western standards, secularized schools, administered greater control over the reactionary Orthodox Church. -
Louis XIV
He created the palace of Versailles. This showed he was devoted to his work and that he cared about the environment around him. -
Serious Proposal to the Ladies
Mary Astell wrote this book to educate the public on her view of education, specifically women education. In her book she stated that he believed that women should be better educated. -
Steam Engine
Thomas Newcomen was the first to invent the steam engine. This was not very useful when it first came out, but it became in a greater use as the revolution carried on. -
Capital of Russia
Between the years 1718 to 1918 Petersburg was built. This was Russia's capital and it was located on a swampy shore near the Baltic Coast. -
Spirit of the Laws
Baron De Montesquieu published this book. He wrote it based on the conditions of the country, political and social structure. this helped show and inform people about the issues going on at that time. -
The encyclopedia
Diderot published the encyclopedia. This was considered the most important work of his life time. In today's time the encyclopedia has became very useful and resourceful when needed. -
Spinning Jenny
James Hargreaves, a British carpenter and weaver invented the spinning jenny. He created a machine where it could spin more than one ball of yarn or thread at once. Making it easier to create clothes, plus it was faster. -
Spinning Jenny
This was invented by James Hargreaves. The idea behind this machine was to help the textile industry keep up with the high demand for cotton. The way the machine was built it allowed more cotton to be produced and ready to be shipped. -
Improvements to the Steam Engine
James Watt took Thomas's invention and added some improvements. He thought it would be a good idea to put a cylinder and a piston on the engine to help pull water from the ocean. The steam came out of the piston, and the cylinder allowed deeper and cooler water to be reached. -
Lexington and Concord
The very first "shots" of the war was at Massachusetts. This battle was also known as the shot heard around the world. Now obliviously not everyone actually heard the sound but everyone read about it. This was also the beginning of the continental Army. -
American Independence
The declaration of independence was agreed to by the Second Continental Congress. Dealing with Britain's over-priced taxes and a year of war, people finally wanted to break with Britain. King George III wasn't going to allow this to happen without a fight. There was a large portion of the population in America that were loyalists, but nationalism eventually grew slowly over time. -
France joins the party
Due to the win at Saratoga and American efforts,France allies with the American government. Their help in the war will help the Americans greatly due to Frances military aid and their financial stability. -
British Army Overthrown
A mix of American and French military traps the British army at Virginia's Yorktown peninsula. Thanks to the French marines and ships on the water the British ships were unable to get past and the army was unable to get goods, and were unable to regroup. This makes General Cornwallis surrenders. -
rights of Women
Marquis de Condorcet was unlike any of the people he was around. He believed in women rights, liberal economy, free and public instruction, and equal rights of women and all races. -
U.S constitution
A convention held in Philadelphia proposed that the constitution so that they could have a looser central government. With the amendments, the constitution remains the framework of the government in the U.S. -
The Great Fear
this occurred in the early stages of the French Revolution. It was caused because of a rumor that said there would be a famine plot, where the population would starve. they were so unsettled by this they protected themselves and armored themselves. -
Tennis Oath Court
the members of the French Estates-General for the Third Estate, took the Tennis Court Oath. Which meant no matter what no one at that meeting could leave until the constitution was finished. -
Decloration of the Rights of man
This was created to show men were sacred and the whole reason why they were having issues was because they weren't given full rights. Article one: Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good. Also the most common one. There's 17 articles all together but that is one of them. -
Start of the Revolution
This era also included the very beginning of the revolution. The women rights and many other issues helped cause the revolution. -
The Execution on Louis XVI
After he was being convicted of conspiracy with foreign powers he was sentenced to death by the French. King Louis XVI is executed and beheaded by the guillotine. -
Reign of Terror
With France being surrounded armies, they thought it would be a good idea to make "terror" the big deal. France executed anyone who seemed like they were working with the enemy or were suspected as an enemy. -
Italian Campaign
Napoleon took over the French "army of Italy" and managed to drive out the Austriansand, Sardians out of Piedmont. Which then defeated the Papal States, and occupied Evencie. This was Napoleons biggest victory. -
Steam Locomotive
Richard Trevithick developed the first steam-powered locomotive. IT was a great idea except that it was too heavy for the rails it traveled on and broke the rails. -
Battle of austerlitz
This is where Napoleaon defeated the Third Coalition. Now known as the Czech Republic. This was generally viewed as one of his most brilliant battles. -
Treaty of Tilsit
After the battle of Friedland, where Napoleon defeated the Russians. Alexander of Russia offered this treaty that would bring peace to Russia. The result of this treaty was a major realignment of alliances. -
The Camera
Joseph Nicéphore Niépce was the first person to take a photo using a camera. He took the picture by setting up a machine called the camera obscura. It took eight hours for the camera to take the picture. -
Abdicated power
Napoleon abdicated as emperor, and then was sent to Elba,(Mediterranean island) for exile. He was then given sovereignty over the island. -
Napoleon
Napoleon then escaped Elba, landing in Southern France and went towards Paris, creating an army along the way. In France during the Champ-de-Mai parade he forced everyone to swear allegiance to him. When he then lost his support, Napoleon turned to the battle field where he faced a large Coalition army. He was defeated, but he managed to escape to Fontainebleau. Later on he abdicated again, and tried to escape the U.S he was then captured by the British, and shipped to St. Helena. Where he died. -
The Railroad
The railroads created a huge impact on the industrial revolution. It created political, economical, and social changes. It increased shipping rates 60-70%. -
The Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell did not create the telephone, but the first one to have a patent for it. It allowed people to speak over the telephone wires greatly changed the economy, because messages could be received and sent quicker. -
The Light Bulb
Even though Thomas Edison wasn't the first person to invent the light bulb, he still created a light bulb that lasted longer than anyone else's. He showed off his new light bulb by putting it in a lamp. This breakthrough allowed people to do work at night, that could normally only be done during the day, due to the lack of night. -
Powered Airplane
Orville and Wilbur Wright, invented the first plane that wasn't powered on wind. Once they built this they flew it over a beach in North Carolina for a few seconds. -
Model T
Henry Ford created a car type called the model T. It was cheaper to buy compared to other cars , because it was made on an assembly line. Which meant that it allowed more people to buy it.
