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The Ottoman Empire
Originated in Asia minor and conquered Byzantines. Their Leader was Osman. -
Oct 3, 1492
Columbus discovers the new world
Columbus wanted to find a direct water route west form Europe to Asia. He discovered America. -
Oct 31, 1517
95 thesis
Martin Luther hung the 95 thesis to the front of the catholic church.He rejected several teachings of the roman catholic church. -
Defeat of the Spanish Armada
Elizabeth the 1 led the English against the Spanish Armada. the English won this battle leaving them to have more power -
Creating the Edict of Nantes
The Edict of Nantes was signed by King Henry IV of France.It granted the Hugenots of France rights. -
The Enlightenment
Ideas about liberty and freedom change America. They applied reason to the human world . -
English Civil War
The civil war was about the government. It was against Parliamentarians and royalists. -
Louis XIV revokes Edict of Nantes
He didn't want them to practice their religion whenever they wanted. He wanted peace throughout the France. -
Glorious Revolution
The glorious revolution was the overthrow of king James II. William and Mary came to get the throne. -
American Revolution
It was a colonial revolt that took place in 1765 through 1783. They got their independence from Great Britain. -
French Revolution
It led to the end of the monarchies. Louis XVI was executed during this time. -
Congress of Vienna
They wanted a balance of powers among the states. They made a new political map. -
The Monroe Doctrine
It written by James Monroe. It made sure that European powers couldn't consider American continents for any future colonization. -
Matthew Perry opening Japan to trade
He made japan sign the paper or we were going to start a war with them. It opened many ports in America.
