AP World History

Reign of the Han Dynasty

Period: 206 BCE to 220

The Han Dynasty conquered many Asian territories, bringing more power to China and more control over other countries for the next couple centuries. Significance: The Han Dynasty expanded China's power and influence in many ways that future generations could not.

Vietman Conquered by China

111 BCE

The Vets, originally a group of southern barbarians, began to grow, attracting the attention of China. Eventually, the Han empire conquered them. Significance: Such as was the case with Korea, Chinese influence began to spread through Vietnam, as children learned in Chinese schools and spoke Chinese.

Choson Conquered by China

109 BCE

Choson, Korea's earliest kingdom, was conquered by the Han Dynasty Emperor, Wudi. The Chinese people stayed for upwards of four centuries. Significance: Chinese influence continued to spread through Korea for many more years, beginning with the conquering of Choson.

Camels Become Vital for Trade

150

Camels were introduced by traders into the Sahara. This was extremely important, as it allowed for very easy trade through the Sahara and into Africa. Different nations created different types of saddles and ways to ride camels. Significance: Allowed for trade with Africa to become much more efficient and worthwhile.

Era of the Six Dynastics

Period: 220 to 589

After the collapes of the Han Dynasty, China fell into an era of discord and anarchy that lasted almost 400 years. Suffering continued from political unrest and reduced trade.

Origins of the Kingdom of Ghana

300

Ghana gained it's power by taxing it's nieghbors through gold and salt. Ghana had one of the biggest armies in Africa and could destroy any who fought it. It was eventually conquered by the 13th century. Significance: Ghana was one of the Sudanic States of Africa. It shaped Africa's power through taxes and military power.

Constantinople is Born

311

Emperor Constantine changes the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Byzantium and renames it Constantinople. Significance: Constantinople would later become the capital of the Byzantine Empire.

Roman Empire is Divided

395

The Roman Empire is divided into two different states, a western state governed by Rome and an eastern state governed by Constantinople. Significance: The Eastern state would later become the Byzantine Empire after the decline of the western side.

The Western Empire Declines

476

The Western state continues to decline and ends with the conquest of German invaders. Rome's legacy continues to live with the newly created Byzantine Empire. Significance: This marks the beginning of the Byzantine Empire, separated from the Ancient Roman Empire.

Peak of Byzantine Power

527

By this time, the Byzantine Empire controlled large areas of land. including North Africa, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Southwest Asia. Significance: This shows the power of the Byzantine Empire at it's peak, a old memory of Ancient Rome.

Justinian the Great

Period: 527 to 565

Justinian had many great achievements, including the creation of the Hagia Sophia, a revival of the Roman Law and an expansion of territory. Although, the empire was basically bankrupt by Justinian's death. Significance: Justinian was one of the greatest Byzantine Emperors, leaving behind many good and bad legacies.

Europe Recovers

Period: 550 to 900

After the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe fell into a state of anarchy and discord. Germanic tribes ruled some states, while Vikings attacked other locations. Learning all but diminished, concentrated only in the Catholic church. Significance: Throughout this time, learning and education came to a stop, while civilization basically stopped controlled only by certain people. This era shows us how important the Roman Empire was to Europe and it's power.

Birth of Muhammad

570

Muhammad was born into Bedouin life and became a caravan manager from a very early age. Taught by his uncle and grandfather, Muhammad married a rich widow and settled in Mecca. After many revelations by the angel Gabriel, Muhammad began to preach and spread his teachings. A mixture of Christianity and Judaism, Islam was born. Significance: Islam is one of the biggest religions today and is a crucial part of history.

Sui Dynasty

Period: 589 to 618

Unity spread under the Sui Dynasty, though not in the best ways. Emperor Yangdi unified China under violence and repression. The greatest accomplishment of the Sui Dynasty was the Great Canal. Significance: The Sui Dynasty expanded China's reach over other nations and built the Great Canal.

Islam spreads through Africa

600

Islam, now a superpower controlling one of the biggest empires in existence, continues to spread, eventually reaching Africa. Islamic traders spread through Africa, taking Islam along with them. Significance: Islam shaped many of Africa's nations and empires, including Ghana.

Heraclius

Period: 610 to 641

Was able to resist various invasions from Islamic forces. Spoke Greek rather than Latin. Significance: Converted the countries language to Greek. Latin was seen as barbaric.

Tang Dynasty

Period: 618 to 907

Rising in the ashes of the Sui Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty lasted for much longer and was much more successful, spreading prosperity and stability. The Tang Dynasty had many great achievements, further developing modes of transportation and expanding on the idea of education. Significance: The Tang Dynasty created a legacy that can still be seen in China today. The importance of education and government are such examples.

Muhammad Fless Mecca

622

Muhammad is kicked from Mecca by the governors due to his increasing popularity and contrary views. Significance: This caused Muhammad to create the first Muslim community in Medina.

Muhammad Returns to Mecca

629

Muhammad, aided by almost 10,000 followers, returns to Mecca and smashes the idols of the pagan gods. Significance: Final victory needed for Muhammad to claim leadership over Arab religion.

Muhammad's Death

632

Muhammad's death caused one of the biggest separations in Islam to this day. Muhammad did not leave behind any predecessor, causing two sides to be created, the Sunnis and the Shiites. Significance: These two sides of Muslim exist to this day, still arguing specifically over this one matter.

Abu Bakr Becomes Caliph

Period: 632 to 634

Abu Bakr, friend and ally to Muhammad, was a very choice for the second caliph. Abu Bakr oversaw raids and conquests of surrounding territories, and was very well versed in the genealogies and histories of other clans. Along with his warm smile, Abu Bakr turned out to be a great leader, whose capability to lead Islam surpassed many other caliphs in the future. Significance: Abu Bark would gain a lot of territory for the Arabs, increasing their power and knowledge.

Muslim Military Expeditions

633

Armed with religious jealousy and a hunger for power, the recently united Muslim military fought and conquered many huge empires such as Mesopotamia, North Africa and Persia, empires who would have critical effects on Islam. Significance: Islam was changed greatly by these nations and was able to show it's true united power.

The Muslims Take Alexandria

640

Continuing with their conquest of the world apparently, the Muslims take one of the greatest and most respected centers of learning in the world, the Library of Alexandria in Egypt. Significance: This furthermore shows the power and strength of the Muslims and their ability to stand up with the greatest superpowers of their time.

Muslims Conquer More Nations

640

Muslims gain advances into Syria, Irap and Palestine, gaining more and more power. Also gave way to the conquering of Egypt. Significance: Further increased the power of the Umayyad in their glory days.

Taikia Reforms

646

Shortly after the Tang Dynasty's rise to power, the Japanese decided to completely change the way they viewed Chinese administration. The Taikia Reforms forced Japanese officials to learn the Chinese language, adapt a manner system from China, and many other things.

Influence of Persia on Islam

651

When Islam was brought to Persia, Islam controlled much of Persia's culture and classes. Non-Arabs believers were seen as second-class citizens and Arab was the official language of the country. During the Islamic Golden Age, Persia granted Islam many scholars and teachings lost to time. Significance: Persia greatly increases Islam's power and learning and aided them in many ways.

The Muslims Destroy the Sassanian Empire

651

A very weak and non-organized empire, the Sassanian Empire proved to be an ideal spot for Arab conquest. Setting their sites on this nation, the Arabs quickly overtook the Sassanian generals, entering the empire and assassinating all of their rulers. Significance: The destruction of the Sassanian Empire shows the strength of the Arabs to completely annihilate one of the biggest empires at the time.

Uthman is Murdered and Ali Becomes Caliph

656

A short two decades after M.'s death and the kids are already fighting. Century-old disputes and resentments came to boil when mutinous warriors returning from Egypt kill Uthman, the current caliph. The followers of Ali, Muhammad's nephew, take this as an opportunity to put him on the throne. (Not a great idea) Significance: This shows how even though the Muslims were very skilled in battle, they were very weak without a strong leader.

Ali Loses the Battle of Siffin

657

Little Ali, a renowned warrior, proved his might and was able to persuade almost all of the Arabs to join his side, instead of the Umayyad's. Yet, Ali made a slight mistake. During the Battle of Siffin, a deciding factor between him and the Umayyad forces, Ali calls for a day of meditation, losing him the battle. Significance: Caused many of his most fervent followers to reject his leaders, ultimately taking away his power.

Rise of the Umayyad Dynasty

661

Sunni dynasty located in Damascus. First major clan to rule Islam. The Umayyad's control reached as far as India. Significance: Controlled almost as much land as the Roman Empire in it's peak.

Ali is Murdered

661

Just a couple years after his humiliating loss at Siffin, Ali is murdered and his son, Hasan, is pressured into denouncing the throne. (He gets murdered later) Significance: Causes all of Ali's supporters and regime to fall and be completely destroyed.

Korea Wins independence

668

After battles ensued between the three Korean empires, the Chinese teamed up with one side, destroying the other two. Yet after quarrels between the winning side ensued, Korean generals though it best to leave Korea alone and only ask for a small tax. Significance: After almost 800 years of Chinese control, Korea was finally free.

Spain is Conquered By Islam

711

After repeated attempts to invade Spain, the Muslims finally succeeded, designating Cordoba as their capital. Significance: Spain was another very powerful nation and for the Muslims to defeat them says a lot about Islam's power.

Leo III

Period: 717 to 740

Byzantine emperor who defeated and reclaimed a lot of Eastern territory and Asia Minor lands. Great impact on religion, imposed the practice of iconoclasm. Significance: Controversial creation of iconoclasm, divided the country.

Charles Martel Defeats the Muslims

732

Charles Martel, the only European nation to push back the Muslims, fought bravely and was able to push the Muslims away from Spain during their conquests. Significance: If not for Charles Martel, the Muslims would of probably been able to rule all of Europe for a long time. This greatly hurt their efforts and made them weaker.

Umayyad Warriors Rebel

740

Almost 50,000 warriors had settled down in the city of Mecca, leaving their fighting days behind. Although, angered by the corruption of the Umayyad leaders, these warriors fought under the Abbasid flag, openly defying the Umayyad armies and generals, defeating them with ease. Significance: Abbasid party, very very important. Continues where the Umayyad left off.

Rise of the Abbasids

750

Following the defeat of the Umayyads, the Abbasids ruled the Muslim Empire from Baghdad, an ideal location for Trans-Eurasian trade. Significance: Allowed for trade, the basis of Islamic goods and riches.

Abbasids Defeat the Umayyads

750

Easily overpowering them, the Abbasids continued to fight the Umayyads, climaxing in the Battle of the River Zab, near the Tigris. The Abbasids won easily, again. Significance: This victory allowed for the conquering of the capital by the Abbasids.

Japanese Capital Shifts to Heian

794

Due to Buddhist Monks gaining too much power, even to the point of almost ruling Japan, the emperor decided to change the capital to Heian, completely foiling the monk's plans.

Charlemagne's Empire

Period: 800 to 814

Charlemagne brought hope to Europe, showing almost a revival of the Roman Empire. Charlemagne established a substantial empire in France and Germany, being recognized by the Germanic Kings, even referring to him as Emperor. Yet, his empire did not outlive him, losing all power when inherited by his sons. Significance: Charlemagne's Empire shows proof that the Roman Empire's glory could be revived and could someday reach its former glory.

Creation of the University of Constantinople

850

University created to teach students bureaucracy and government. Significance: Showed the vast preparation and skill of the people working in the Byzantine government.

The Missionary Cyril creates Cyrillic.

863

Christian missionary sent by the Byzantine Empire to many countries. Created the Cyrillic alphabet to spread Christianity and literacy. Significance: Created a language adopted by the Russians.

Rise of Kievan Rus

879

A collection of city states created and led by Oleg, a viking leader. Kievan Rus would later become a very powerful Christian nation led by many great leaders. Significance: Important nation, would later become part of Russia and Ukraine.

Fall of the Tang Dynasty

907

Showing signs of weakness and poor leadership, the Tang Dynasty began to fall rapidly, climaxing in a rebellion led by An Lushan and involving 100,000 soldiers. The rebellion was overthrown, yet the dynasty never recovered. Significance: The Tang Dynasty was an influential Dynasty and never recovered from this.

Free Peasant Revolts

932

During this time, free peasants were farmers who were "free" yet were controlled and contained by landowners to increase their income and money sources. Significance: Allowed the government to step in and free the peasants, destroying/hurting the cycle of poverty.

Spread of the New Plows

950

In the 900, a new plow, the moldboard, was invented. This, along with the three-field system completely revolutionized agriculture, turning many of the serfs who worked on the land, into landowners and free people. Significance: This plow allowed for more crops to be made each year and overall improved agriculture for Europe, bringing them away from a state of anarchy into the Middle Ages.

Song Dynasty

Period: 960 to 1279

Following the collapse of the Tang Dynasty, the Song Dynasty rose to power, controlling less land, yet still as prosperous. Education was given to lower classes and the government expanded. The scholar gentry was formed, creating a new government social class. Significance: The Song Dynasty, following the Tang Dynasty, had many great accomplishments and achievements, yet also had many weaknesses, such as a big government.

Basil II

Period: 976 to 1025

Resumed the Conquering started by Justinian. Defeated the Bulgars in 1014. Significance: Began to conquer and expand the Byzantine Empire.

Kievan Rus converts to Christianity

989

Prince Vladimir I marries into the Byzantine Empire and converts to Christianity along with his entire nation. Significance: Created a strong alliance with the Byzantine Empire.

Ghana Reaches It's Peak

1000

Ghana, a Sudan State, reached it's peak in 1000, shown by it's immense army. Compared to many European armies, Ghana could annihilate any adversary.

Block Printing is Invented

1050

Although the Chinese had created paper since the second century, they invented block printing much later. An artist would carve on blocks of wood, then put ink on them to print. Significance: Revolutionized how information and books was passed, giving access to lower class.

Schism of the Christian Church

1054

Tensions and disagreements between the Eastern and Western Wing of the Christian church came to a boil in 1054, creating a separation between these two sides, creating the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. Significance: These two churches would later become significant in many issues including political and economic having to do with the Byzantine Empire.

Seljuk Turks defeat Byzantine Forces

1071

The Seljuk Turks, a group that originated in the steppes of Central Asia, defeats the Byzantine forces in the Battle of Manzikert. Continued to conquer more and more Byzantine land. Significance: Symbolizes the beginning of the Byzantine Empire's decline and fall.

Crusades

1095

The Byzantine Emperor Alexius I calls upon the pope to ask the Roman Catholics to help fight the Turks in Levant, also known as the Holy Land. Failed miserably, hurting the Byzantine Empire even more. Significance: Shows more and more of the coming defeat of the Byzantine Empire and how it had basically no more power.

Crusades

Period: 1096 to 1270

Called on by Pope Urban II, the Crusades called for all Christians to fight Muslims for the "Holy Land." According to the pope, if a Christian died in battle, their sins would be forgiven and they would instantly go to Heaven. Yet, the rulers had many more reasons to fight Islam. For one, the attraction of Arab gold and spoils had an effect on the European rulers.

Invention of Gun Powder

1100

Gun powder, found by Chinese researches looking for the key to eternal life, changed the way people fought. The first guns were made in the Song Dynasty.

Almoravid Movement in Sahara

1100

Formed and motivated by a jihad, or holy war, a group of Muslims known as the Almoravids moved south against African kingdoms, forcing conversion. They also attacked Spain and penetrated deep into African nations. Significance: Allowed for the spread of Islam to penetrate deep into Africa.

Invention of the Compass

1119

The compass changed how people traveled through land and especially through the sea. Significance: Sea navigation improved significantly following the invention of the compass.

Southern Song Dynasty

Period: 1127 to 1279

Forced by the Jin kingdom to flee to the South, the Song Dynasty moved their capital south to Hangzhou, where the Song Dynasty continued to live for another 150 years. Significance: The Song Dynasty was a Golden Age for China and the Southern Song Dynasty is but a small part of that.

Rise of the Empire of Mali

1200

Mali, the predecessor to Ghana, rose from the ashes of the once glorious kingdom. Following the footsteps of Sudanic States, Mali was highly Islamic, building mosques and offering prayers. Mali's economy was highly centered around agriculture. Significance: Mali, another powerful African nation, shows us the power and strength of Africa and Islam and how they changed each other.

Magna Carta

1215

Strong monarchies developed steadly throughout Europe, causing many peasants and lower classes to become very very mad. Created through anger for taxiation and other issues, the townspeople of England forced King John to sign the Magna Carta, bringing all other monarchies to come to a lower power. Significance: Gave upcoming monarchies much less power.

Mongol Rule in Korea

1231

Invaded by the Mongols before China, Korea shows the power shift from China to the Mongols. before they invade China. The Mongols symbolized the power of Europe and controlled most of Asia until the later 1300s.

Fall of Kievan Rus

1240

After many attacks from other Russian princes and nations, the weakened country of Kievan Rus is attacked by the Central Asian Mongols, who conquered the nation for 250 years, ending Kievan Rus's rule. Significance: Marks the decline and fall of Kievan Rus.

Fall of the Abbasid Empire

1258

Many groups, including the infamous Seljuk Turks, attacked the Abbasid Empire. Yet after four attacks from different sources, the Abbasid Empire fell to the most famous and feared conquered in history, the Mongols. Significance: The Abbasid Empire was one of the strongest rulers of Islam and for them to fall to the Mongols, greatly hurt the Muslims.

Death of Sundiate

1260

Sundiate, also known as the Lion Prince, was one of the greatest and most celebrated leaders of the Mali kingdom. Sundiate created a nation out of a destroyed land and outlined one of the superpowers of Africa. Significance: His death symbolizes Africa's power and ability to create something powerful out of nothing.

Mongol Rule in China

1279

China was the greatest influence to South Asian territories, such as Korea and Japan. Long before the Mongols invaded China, China had been slowly losing control and power over these nations, seen mostly through Japan's traditions drifting from China. Significance: The invasion of the Mongols symbolizes China's power diminishing.

Mali Empire at it's Height

1300

Mali, the nation created by Sundiate, the Lion Prince, prospered greatly through trade. Groups of Malinke merchants known as juula would form alliances and would trade with other nations and spread beyond the empire's borders. Mali ended up controlling almost all of the Niger valley. Significance: The Mali Empire was crucial to the development of Africa, creating alliances between other kingdoms and trading with other nations. It also expanded Islam to other African countries.

Italian Renaissance

Period: 1300 to 1450

Bringing with it a collection of innovations and ideas that changed the West, the Italian Renaissance began the transformation of the West. Along with new government ideas, the Renaissance would eventually lead to the Scientific Revolution which would lead to the Enlightened.

Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa

1324

Mansa Musa, one of the most famous Malinke rulers, was a devote Muslim who went on a pilgrimage to Mecca. Mansa Musa took with him Mali's wealth, showing the world just how powerful they were. Significance: Musa spread the influence of Islam and Mali, bringing back with him many Islamic teachings and overall helped spread Islam.

Yi Dynasty

Period: 1392 to 1910

The Yi Dynasty ruled Korea surprisingly up until 1910. Founded after the invasion of the Mongols, the Yi Dynasty was a time of peace and prosperity, as the Yi tried to maintain the old ways of Asian, up until almost 100 years ago. Significance: The Yi Dynasty was able to fight of the Mongols and establish one of the longest living dynasties in Asia.

China Ends Its Great Expeditions

1433

China, more specifically the Ming Dynasty, had been freed from the Mongols. This spurted a huge expansionism movement, unusually to China. This led to great trading expeditions that allowed for great riches.
Significance: China was so highly organized, if they had continued with these expirations, it probably would of ended controlling the world.

First Shipment of African Slaves to Portugal

1441

This first shipment of African slaves is extremely important, since it set one of the biggest trends in the world. This is significant because it obviously set the trend for the location of slave trading.

The Fall of Constantinople

1453

The Ottoman Turks, a replacement of the Seljuk Turks from before, conquers Constantinople, causing the end of the Byzantine Empire. Significance: Marks the end of the Byzantine Empire.

First Printing Press

1455

The first printing press was extremely important because it aided in the Reformation, which was extremely important for Europe. The Reformation broke the power of the Cahtolic Church and led to the development of many new religions.

Much of Russia Freed from the Tatars

1462

Ivan III was finally able to free Russia from hundreds of years of oppression from the Tatars, allowing Russia to grow as a nation for once.

Moscow Region Free

1480

The freeing of Moscow was the final thing needed for Russia to be free. Through the expansions of Ivan III, Russia was freed and allowed to grow.

Portuguese Fort Established at El Mina

1481

This Portuguese port was very important because El Mina, one of the most prominent slave trading countries in the East Coast, was the biggest slave trading outpost and a Portuguese port there would give them much more access then other nations.

Portuguese Round Cape of Good Hope

1488

Following the Chinese, the Portuguese had began expeditions of exploration, trying to find a way to India. The crossing of the tip of Africa was extremely important.

Songhay Empire Flourishes

1500

Songhay, a successor state to Mali, thrived on "masters of the soil" and "masters of the waters," that is, farmers and fishers. Under dynamic leaders such as Sunni Ali, Songhay flourished and grew, taking Gao as their capital. Significance: Songhay carried with it the traditions of western Sudan, the last empire to remain from the old states.

First Spanish Colonies

1509

Spanish colonies changed the way the Americas moved. Spanish colonists were very cruel and harsh towards the colonies.
Significance: Spanish colonies changed the Americas very crucially.

Luther’s 95 Thesis

1517

Luther’s Thesis represent the beginning of the Reformation, a very important event in the development of Europe. The Reformation led to the rise of Protestantism and Anglicanism.

Magellan Circumnavigates the World

1521

After 2 years of hardship and sea travel, Magellan rounds the world. This was an extremely difficult feat, never don before.
Significance: Proved the shape of the earth, gave greater significance and proof to seafaring.

Ivan IV

1533

One of the greatest leaders in Russian history, Ivan IV was able to reduces the power of the Boyars, yet fell to revenge executing hundreds of rulers.

First French Explorations in Canada

1534

Today, Canada is primarily French, at least half of it. The colonization by the French one Canada shows us that these early explorations would affect the future.

Copernican Revolution

1543

Copernicus, a Renaissance astronomer and scientist, changed the way astronomy was looked at. He proved that the sun was actually the center of the universe and that the Earth revolved around it, not the other way around.

Beginnings of English Slave Trade

1562

The English Slave Trade was the prominent slave trading country, the place that set the tone for every other nation, from the race of the slaves to the work. The Beginnings of the English slave trade was very important, since England basically began the slave trade.

British Defeat the Spanish Armada

1588

This is event is extremely important. The Spanish Armada was considered the most powerful and advanced seafaring organization in the world. Their defeat at the hands of the British was extremely crucial, as it set the tone for the rest of history up until WWI.

Fall of Songhay Empire

1591

The Songhay Empire was one of the biggest slave trading empires in the Africa East Coast and its fall would eventually lead to the Dahomey Empire.

Japan Begins it’s Iscolation Policy

1597

Japan’s isolation policy affected itself and many other nations. Japan fell back technologically, while the rest of the world was left without Japan’s trade and products. This isolation wouldn’t be broken for centuries.

Scientific Revolution

1600

The Scientific Revolution, a “byproduct” of the Renaissance, created many new ideas that had never been heard of. Changes in government were made along with new inventions. The most important thing that came out of the Scientific Revolution was Newton’s understanding of Physics, ideals that are still used 400 years later.

First Permanent British Colony in America

1607

The British expeditions led to America. Because of the Spanish and Portuguese influences in South America, North America was left to the British. These colonies would eventually become America.

Time of Trobules

1613

The worst time in Russian history, the time of troubles was a time when Russia was invaded by many nations at once, losing almost everything they had worked for.

Romanov Dynasty

1613

The beginning of the Romanov dynasty, this year marks the start of the Rise of Russia. This dynasty created leaders, such as Peter the Great, that turned Russia from a defeated group of tribes into once of the biggest and most powerful nation in the world.

Isaac Newton

1642

Isaac Newton revolutionized how we look at physics and the universe to this very day. Through his laws and understand, many new ideas have been discovered, even crucial things like gravity. His questioning and knowledge of science are considered vital to most, if not all of physics today.

Reign of Louis XIV

1643

King Louis XIV of France was a very important governmental figure. King Louis represented an absolute monarchy, where literally everything he said happened. He had complete power of his country. France’s wealth was an example to other nations and he intended to keep it that way. This began certain political revolutions such as the afrench Revolution and the Glorious Age.

Dutch Estalbihs Colony at Cape of Good Hope

1652

Like many other countries before it, the Dutch were beginning to develop their own slave trade companies. These countries, especially the Dutch and English, were important in the transfer of slaves from Africa to the Americas.

Parliamentary Monarchy In England

1688

This form of government, created in England, was the culmination of many years of fighting and wars. It contrasted the absolute monarchy of King Louis and set an example for other nations.

Reign of Peter the Great

1689

Easily the greatest ruler in Russian history, Peter the Great was one of the most Revolutionary leaders in Russia. Coming from the Romanov dynasty, Peter changed education, military and government policies that transformed Russia.

Wars with Sweden

1700

Sweden was the most powerful nation in the North. Russia’s wars with Sweden show Russia’s change from a small, inaignifcant nation into one of the most powerful countries in the north.

Founding of St. Petersburg

1703

Named after its creator, St. Petersburg was a slap in the face for the Baltic nations. Built right on their doorstep, St. Petersburg showed Russia ‘s boldness and strength.

English Get Right to Import Slaves to the Spanish

1713

Along with the Portuguese, the Spanish were the second highest importers of slaves to America. The English, while big suppliers themselves, were better at “breeding” the slaves and reproducing them, then capturing and selling.

Rise of the Dahomey Kingdom

1720

From the ashes of the Asante, the Dahomey Empire rose to become of the biggest slave supporters to provide inland slaves to the coast.

European Population Boom

1730

Due to a new form of government and a larger supply of food, Europe went through a population boom. This is I,portent because it symbolizes how much Europe went in just a couple of years, compared to the detestation of the Black Death

Seven Year War

1756

This war, mostly fought between France and England, is important, because it led to the American Revolution. The Seven Years War would be the time when England’s dominance would fall and new countries would take a stand.

Reign of Catherine the Great

1762

Catherine the Great expanded upon Peter’s ideals, furthering giving Russia and the Romanov dynasty much more power.

Seven Year’s War in Europe and North America

1763

The Seven Years War is a very crucial point in history. At this point, England is the most powerful nation in the world. It’s fight with France weakened it to the point where America would be able to beat it.

American Revolution

1775

This marks the date when America was officially formed. The Americans demanded liberty and freedom from their English motherland. The Americas, specifically North America, was beginning to find that they wanted to be free. The Americans took this rebellious spirit and began the Revolution War, ending with the formation of the United States of America.

Rise of English Abolishment Movement

1790

The English were one, if not the biggest and most powerful, nations in the world during this time. Although not the many exporters, the English were the ones who began the practice of enslaving Africans. The Abolishment Movement that began in England would eventually lead to the death of slavery.

Cape Colon comes under British Control

1815

Great Britain Abolishes Slavery

1833

As explained before, Great Britain had begun slavery. The abolishment from them would cripple slavery throughout the world, and that’s exactly what happened. Many other countries followed Great Britian until slavery was abolished and erased from human memory.

My Birth

Jan 7, 2005

This is day that I was born in Toluca, Mexico.

My sister is born

Jan 4, 2007

This is day my sister Valeria was born.

Moving to America

Jul 4, 2010

This was the day that I moved to America with my family.

Starting school and learning English

Aug 21, 2010

This day marks my first day of kindergarten in a new country that spoke a completely different language.

Learning Piano

Mar 24, 2013

This is the year I learned how to play piano.

Switching Schools

Aug 28, 2014

After 4 years of being in the same school, my parents switched both me and my sister into another bigger school.

Starting Church

Period: Oct 18, 2014 to Aug 20, 2020

That day we began our church. My dad became the pastor and we began our services at the church connected to our school.

Beginning Swim

Jun 17, 2015

This was my first day of swim at Adams Highschool.

Switching Swim Schools

Jul 18, 2016

This year I switched from the place where I learned to swim, to where I swim now.

Joining OCS

Aug 22, 2019

This is the day I joined OCS.