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Period: Jan 1, 1400 to
Europe 1400 - 1800
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Jan 1, 1450
Johannes Gutenberg begins using his new printing press in Mainz, Germany
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Jan 1, 1492
1469-1492, Florence is ruled by Lorenzo de Medici
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Jan 1, 1492
Columbus sails on new ship design, called a caravel, to discover the Americas
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Jan 1, 1504
Michelangelo completes his sculpture David
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Jan 1, 1517
Martin Luther posts his Ninety-Five Theses on the church door in Wittenberg, Germany, an act that leads to the Reformation
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Jan 1, 1519
1519-1521. Cortes conquers the Aztec Empire
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Jan 1, 1525
William Tyndale translates the Bible into English
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Feb 23, 1543
Copernicus's theory of the heliocentric, or sun-centered universe is published.
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Jan 1, 1545
1545-1563. In response to the Reformation, the Council of Trent reaffirms Catholic beliefs and teachings.
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Galileo uses a telescope to make important astronomical discoveries
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Locke argues that the purpose of government is to protect people's natural rights. If it fails, the people can overthrow it.
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Montesquieu argues for a separation of powers through three branches of government
