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1299
Ottoman Empire
The empire was originally located on Anatolia and eventually the Ottomans ruled most of eastern Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa, One major accomplishment was Constantinople being conquered and renamed Istanbul. -
Period: 1300 to
Renaissance
The renaissance or "rebirth" period was a transition from Medieval to Modern worlds. Culture was being reformed and so was education. Ideas like Humanism evolved and differences in art, architecture, and literature. -
1450
European Exploration
To sum it up, "Gold, God, and Glory" described why Europeans started exploring. European states of England, France, Portugal, and Spain needed and desired more money ( for armies and governments), spreading Christianity, and increasing power. Also claiming new land was important. -
Oct 12, 1492
Columbus discovers the New World
Columbus sailed with 3 ships, Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria wishing to find the West Indies. Instead, he landed somewhere in the Caribbean. -
Oct 31, 1517
95 Theses
Martin Luther nailed the 95 thesis to the door of the church criticizing them. The thesis condemned indulgences and other practices of the church. -
1550
Scientific Revolution
How the scientific revolution came to be was because of questions and curiosity. There was a development of mathematics and scientific instruments. Observations and experiments were being conducted. -
Creation of the Edict of Nantes
Henry IV issued the Edict granting religious freedom to French Protestants (Huguenots). This was after Henry converted to Catholicism. The Edict was later revoked by Louis XIV. -
English Civil War
The English Civil War was fought between Parliament and King Charles I. Charles I was an absolutist and caused problems with parliament. One problem was a religious one with the Puritans. Cavaliers supported the king and round heads supported parliament. Cromwell lead the round heads. Soon, Charles surrendered and was soon executed. -
Louis XIV revokes the Edict of Nantes
The Edict of Fontainebleau forbade religious practice to the Protestant Reformed church which was signed revoking the Edict of Nantes. This resulted in many protestants leaving France to remain practicing their religion. -
Glorious Revolution
Also called the Bloodless Revolution, the Glorious Revolution happened after James II fled to exile in France, He fled because Parliament disagreed with his ways to rule and invited his protestant daughter, Mary of Orange along with her husband who arrived with an army. Parliament invited them to take over the throne and soon they were named rulers of England. This was a bloodless transfer of power. -
American Revolution
The revolution was based off of ideas from the Enlightenment. Also called the U.S war of independence, Americas 13 colonies gained independence from Great Britain's rule. It led to the formation of the U.S.A. -
French Revolution
Under the absolute monarchy of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette France was in debt, and socially unequal because of how France was divided. There were three estates, the 1st and 2nd estate consisted of clergy and nobility which made up 3% of the population. The 3rd estate made up the rest of the population. The revolution included three parts, the National Assembly, the National Convention, and the Directory. The French Revolution ended with Napoleon coming into rule. -
Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Vienna was the meeting of major European powers in 1815 to re-establish a balance of power in Europe for the future after the defeat of Napoleon. In the outcome, balance of power was established, monarchies were restored, and a new political of Europe. -
Matthew Perry opening Japan to trade
Matthew negotiated a treaty guaranteeing safety of U.S sailors and opened up trade. Japan later signed the Treaty of Kanagawa that met U.S demands leading to the end of isolation in Japan.
