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1492
Columbus Explores to New World
Columbus sailed 3 ships over to the Americas. He landed in San Salvador in the Caribbean. He was looking for a shorter path to India. -
1503
Da Vinci Paints the Mona Lisa
Leonardo Da Vinci was a Renaissance man who enjoyed all styles of art and lived in Italy. The Mona Lisa is one of his most famous paintings. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther Hangs the 95 Thesis
Luther wrote 95 statements revolting against the Catholic Church. The document was tacked to his local Church. -
Creation of the Edict of Nantes
The Edict of Nantes granted the Huguenots of France freedom signed by King Henry. -
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English Civil War
Problems between Charles I and Parliament arose. Charles led the Cavaliers and the Parliament led the Roundheads under Oliver Cromwell. Charles surrendered and was executed. Cromwell established himself as Lord Protecter. In 1660, the monarchy was reestablished with Charles II. Charles died, and James II took the throne. He was an absolutist. Then he fled and let the throne to William and Mary. -
Louis XIV Revokes Edict of Nantes
Louis XIV takes away the Edict of Nantes which takes away the freedom of the Huguenots. -
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Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution was the bloodless transfer of power between James II and William and Mary. -
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American Revolution
A period were ideas of the Enlightenment influenced the United States. America declared their independence from Britian by signing the Decleration of Independence. -
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French Revolution
A period of time when the French people revolted against the King and his wife for many reasons. -
Congress of Vienna
The congress of Vienna was a group of countries who came together after the reign of Napoleon. Their goal was to create a balance of power between the countries. -
Matthew Perry Opening Japan to Trade
Perry led his ships into the ports of Tokyo and reopened trade from Japan to the world.
