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Jan 1, 1300
Renaissance
The renaissance period began at the end of the middle ages and the black plague. It was a rebirth of sharing ideas, art, and poetry. -
Jan 1, 1340
Black Plague
The black plague is arguably the worst pandemic in all of history. Originating from fleas, the numonic, and bubonic plagues spread throughout Europe and killed an estimated 30% of the population. -
Jan 1, 1440
Printing
The printing press was said to be invented by the German goldsmith Johannes Gutenburg. In Europe at the time, there were only a few thousand books but in less than fifty years, there were more than nine million books!!! -
Aug 11, 1492
Columbus & the New World
Columbus Discovers America Christopher Columbus led three ships on an expedition to the West Indies. But while letting the Trade winds carry him, he became the first person to discover the Americas. -
Jan 1, 1500
Peak Renaissance
During the peak of the renaissance, there was a great interest in poetry and writing. Many of the ideas of expanding our knowledge and limitless power come from the peak of the renaissance period. -
Jan 1, 1512
Michelangelo
The sistine chapel was painted by Michelangelo between 1508-1512. This includes the last judgment painting. The sistine chapel was the first thing Michelangelo ever painted. -
Oct 31, 1517
95 Theses
MARTINLUTHER
The 95 These was published by Martin Luther in 1517. This article was a list of things that Martin Luther disagreed about the Catholic Church. -
Jan 1, 1519
Mona Lisa
The Mona Lisa is a globally famous painting by Leonardo DiVinci. It is believed to be a self portrait of Leonardo and is currently held in the Louvre in Paris. -
Sep 21, 1522
Martin Luther Translates the Bible
Bible Writing
Although Martin Luther was not the first to translate the bible, his translation was one of the first to be published. Before that time, peasants had to get someone from the clergy to read it to them. -
Jan 1, 1524
Battle of the Peasants
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This war was a rising of mainly German peasants demanding for economic rights instead of religious. This spread to many European countries and ended in an explosion of revolts. -
Jan 1, 1530
De Soto's Exploration
Hernando Hernando De Soto was a conquistador who was the first European to see the Mississippi River. He also explored most of Mid-America. -
Gunpowder Plot
The gunpowder plot was mainly led by Guy Fawkes. This plot was a plan to kill King James because he sent all of the Catholic priests out of England. The conspirators were unsucsessful and most were sent to the Tower Of London to be tortured and hung. -
Telescope
Galileo Galilei wasn't the first to use or invent a telescope, but he was the first to record his findings. He also made improvements to the telescope and made major astrological findings, -
King James Bible
The King James bible is the one of the most popular translations of the bible of all time. Although during this time, other English translations of the bible existed, King James wanted a version translated from Hebrew and Greek so that it didn't mention anything against kings. It is one of the most printed books ever. -
Shakespeare & Cervantes
The world famous writers, William Shakespeare and Miguel Cervantes both died on the morning of April 26, 1616. Even though they were two seperate people, they both seemed to know they were going to die. Both of them left either a will or prologue to their lifes. -
Steam Engine
<a href='http://http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blsteamengine.htm' >The Steam The steam engine was invented by a British military engineer in 1698. His was the first ever crude-steam engine. -
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Bunker Hill
BattlesThe battle of Bunker Hill is important because it was the first major battle that the British won. The Americans were trying to keep the British from leaving Boston and had heard they were going to secure the hills, so they invaded the area. Unfortunatly, 450 Americans were either killed, wounded, or captured. -
American Revolution
The American Revolution was a war between the colonies and Britain. The colonies wanted freedom against there monarch and fought for it. On July 4, 1776, the United States of America became free of British rule. -
Long Island
BattleThis battle was the first large-scaled battle of the revolution. The major leaders included George Washington and William Howe. After sending most of his troops across the east river to make entrenchments, Washington had left a weak spot and loss over 1,000 men. -
Monarchs
The age of the monarchs was a period of time in Europe where the rights and values of many changed. Most of the Catholic and Protestant power was being shifted to the monarchs. Also, many Europeans changed their ideas for chivalry, fuedalism, and humanism. -
French Revolution
The French Revolution was a revolt against King Lousi XVI and a fight for freedom. During this period, thousands were killed on the guillotine and it is considered one of the bloodiest periods of history. -
Rights of Man
The Rights of Man by Thomas Paine is about the movement during the French Revolution. In England, America, and France the book became a hit and is still considered a classic piece of liturature. -
Steam Boatin' Time!
BOATIN TIME
The steam boat was first patented by John Fitch in 1791 but it was American inventor Robert Fulton who made it commercialy succsesful. The designs wer based off of the steam engine made earlier in time. -
King Louis
King Louis XVI was the king of France. Married to Marie Antionette at an early age, Louis was required to make difficult choices early. After making many big mistakes, there was a revolution that would get the King, Marie, and their children killed.
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Some would consider him of short stature :) -
Beginning of Potato Famine
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The Irish Potato Famine was a period of six years when the Irish potato crop failed. It killed over a million men, women, and children. -
Age of Revolution
This was a period of time in which England, America, and France were revolting. The main changes were in government from absolute monarchies to more free, democratic governments. -
Singer Sewing Machine
Sewing it Up
Isaac Singer was the first to patent a sewing machine with a needle that moved up and down instead of side to side, also it was the first powered by a foot treadle. -
Pearl Harbor!!
Its an attack!
The attack on Pearl Harbor was a military attack by the Japanese which resulted in the US entering WWII. The attack sank 4 Navy battleships and killed 2,024 people and soldiers.
