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Jan 5, 1348
The Black Death
This lasted until 1351. The Black Death was a plague that started from a flea onto a rat in a boat. This spread throughout Europe causing many people to fall into it's wrath and mortifying them. A huge amount of the population of Europe decreased due to all the deaths this plague caused. -
Jan 1, 1350
The Beginning of the Renaissance
The Renaissance started in Italy and spread throughout the rest of Europe. Mainly involving the performing arts and literature parts of history. -
Jan 1, 1450
The Beginning of the Exploration
The America's start getting discovered and many riches were also found. Such as a huge desire for spices from the many different lands. -
Jan 5, 1492
Columbus Finds America
Columbus discovers America in 1492 and initiated the Spanish colonization of the New World. -
Jan 1, 1500
Beginning of Early Modern Society
The Elizabethan Period was involved in the Early Modern Society of Europe, English literature and poetry started being introduced more. Examples include the work of William Shakespeare. -
Jan 1, 1519
Cortez Conquers the Aztecs
Cortez Conquers the Aztecs in 1519. It was one of the most important events that lead to the Spanish Colonization of the Americas, -
Jan 1, 1520
The Start of Religious Wars
A series of wars based on religious that started around the 1520's up until 1650. Highly influenced on religious changes and remarks. -
Jan 1, 1543
The Scientific Revolution
This lasted until the year of 1687. The Scientific Revolution consisted of many scientists created new discoveries and technology. As well as having women take part of it even if many many people were against it. -
Jan 1, 1550
The End of the Renaissance
A great amount of literature was published since the beginning to the end of the Renaissance. Text such as "The Prince" written by Machiavelli. -
Jan 1, 1550
Dutch Commercial Dominance
This lasted until 1650. The Dutch became dominant of the English at this point -
Jan 1, 1550
Age of Crisis
This lasted until 1650. Famines and plagues started to increase during this time as well as many other problems started developing, Economics started becomming a problem at this time as well. -
Jan 1, 1580
The Witchcraft Scare
This lasted until 1680. People believed that witchcraft was taken place. An elder woman, most likely a widowed one, was thought of as a witch by many people. Witchcraft started causing riots in many countries in Europe. -
The End of the Exploration
Many territories were being conquered until the very end of the Exploration. Spices and gold still remained as a huge product. -
Protestant and Catholic Reformation
There was an argument for religious and political redistributions of power to the hands of Bible- and pamphlet-reading pastors and princes. -
Price Revolution
There was a high inflation due to all the gold and silver that were brought from the New World. -
Baroque Art
This ended around 1750. This kind of art was encouraged by the Catholic church saying that the arts should communicate as religous themes also an emotional involvement. -
Conflict Between Parliament and the King
This lasted until 1689. King James and his son Charles I ignored Parliament. That lead to discontent throughout the country. Parliament wasn't really used for several years. -
Age of Louis XIV of France
This ended on the year of 1715. King Louis XIV of France was also known as the Sun King. He was determined to eliminate feudalism in parts of France. -
The End of Religious Wars
The end of wars based on religion. -
Absolutism
This lasted until 1750. Absolutism degenerated the power and status of European nobility. -
Commercial Wars
This lasted until the year of 1763. This was based on finance wars involving economics. -
Rise of Prussia
This lasted until 1763. Events such as the Seven Years War occured during this time. Prussia at the end held an alliance with Russia. -
Rise of Russia
This lasted until the year of 1815. Napoleon tried to invade Russia but due to some situations he couldn't. Russia then joins in the Congress of Vienna. -
Early Modern Society of Euprope End
The outset of the French Revolution is taken place towards the end of this early modern society. -
Commercial Revolution
This lasted around the 18th century. This was a time of economic expansion, colonialism, and mercantilism! This was able to succeed due to the Industrial Revolution. Much money... -
Rococo Art
This lasted until 1760. This type of art was able to affect many others such as sculpting! This art style contained many "playful" and "witty" themes. -
The Rise of The Middle Class
Rulers gave the middle class charters to trade abroad. They played an important role in the Renaissance. They slowly kept on improving well. -
The Enlightenment
Cultural and intellectual forces emphasized reason. -
The Agricultual Revolution
This all occured during the 18th century. More advanced forms of agriculture have started to be introduced at this time. -
The Second Industrial Revolution
This ended on the year of 1914. This was also known as the Technoligical Revolution.The telephone and radio were exmaples of technology invented during that time. -
Imperialism
This ended on the year of 1914. This was known as increasing a country's power by colonisation. Basically, using military force. -
Modern Ideas and Science
This was until the 1920s. Darwin's work started being introduced. The theory of evolution started happening. Things such as the Tree of Life also was developed. -
Darwin Publishes "Origin of Species".
This book introduced the scientific theory that populations evolved over during time. Written by Charles Darwin. -
Modern Art
Many new art styles started being known and discovered. -
The World Wars
This ended on the year of 1945! The World War period consisted of World War 1 and World War 2! -
The Great Depression Begins
The Great Depression is known as an economic downfall in history. Many people lost jobs and money during this time. It had effects on both the rich and the poor, -
Hitler Comes In Power
Hitler takes power in Germany, -
The Cold War
The Cold War was a War between the the United States and Russia. Basically "military tension" after World War II. This lasted until 1991. -
European Unity
- To Present. The European states need to "constitute" themselves into a federation. All of this basically was an impact from World War II.Victor Hugo believed that one day Europe and America will begin to reach out for each other which lead to him being exiled form France.
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NATO Begins
This was all based on a treaty known as the North Atlantic Treaty. NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Mutual defense was promised in this organization -
The Rise of Modern Society
This took place in the middle of the 19th century. The role of education has improve during this time. -
Stalin Dies
Stalin dies. He was the leader of the Soviet Union and was well known as a tyrant, -
John Paul II Elected As Pope
John Paul II was elected as Pope. -
Euro Currency Is Introduced
The new currency know as "Euro" was introduced in 1999. -
Terrorist Attack To America
The Twin Towers in New York were terrorized by terrorists. Leading to many death of people, a huge fire was created killing many lives. This event is know as September 11 or 9-11. -
Luther Posts 95 Theses
The 95 Theses was known as the initial catalyst for the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther is the one who produced the 95 Theses.
