-
A period of time of cultural awakening for Europe.It was the transition from medieval to modern worlds.
-
He set sail earlier that year on August 3 out of the Spanish port of Palos. He thought he had found another way to Asia but had actually landed on one of the Caribbean islands.
-
A list written by Martin Luther.It condemned the sale of indulgences and other church practices.
-
King Phillip was a catholic king of Spain,who was angered by Mary I death.He sent an armada of 130 ships to England.
-
The Edict of Nantes was issued by King Henry IV.It gave religious freedom to the Huguenots.
-
Civil war in England between the Parliamentarians or Round-heads and the Royalists or Cavaliers under Charles I.This was fought over the manner of England's government.
-
It was revoked by Louis XIV.He did this because he thought most of the Huguenots had returned to the Catholic Church.
-
This was the overthrow of King James.He was overthrown by a group of English Parliamentarians.
-
A colonial revolt by the thirteen colonies to win independence from Great Britain.It lasted from 1765-1783.
-
It started in 1789 ,after the enlightenment,with the storming of the Bastille.It was a time when citizens started taking matters into their own hands for the better of the country.
-
A conference held in Vienna after Napoleon's banishment to Elba.It was called to restore the balance of power.
-
Revolutions in France,Hungary,Prussia,and Italy all failed which led to increased nationalistic tensions.The Italian revolution failed because the Pope and Duke of Tuscany abandoned the cause.
-
Matthew Perry was given orders from President Millard Fillmore to open trade with Japan.When Japan refused he came back with battle ships and forced them to open up trade.
-
Wilhelm was crowned Kaiser.Germany began to rapidly industrialize which upset the balance of power.
