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1348
Christian and Ottomans start trading
The Ottomans and Christians started trading for goods showing that the two religions could be peaceful. this would then spark the Renaissance -
Period: 1348 to 1350
Black Plague
The black plague killed 1/3 of the content or Europe -
1437
the printing press
the printing press was invented this is how more people could get Bibles and books for cheap instead of writing them all by hand -
1488
Europeans find the tip of Africa
When Bartholomew Diaz found the tip of Africa this opened up a whole new trade route for the Europeans. -
Oct 12, 1492
Columbus discovers the Americas for the Europeans
Columbus lands ushering in a new time of discovery the global exploration age. this finding would influence many European travelers to explore the Americas. -
1494
Treaty of Tordels was signed
This document said which side Spain and Portugal could explore. -
1499
Mona Lisa
the mona lisa was created becoming one of the most famous painting and would inspire many modern works of art. -
Apr 22, 1500
discovery of Brazil
The discovery of Brazil brought tons of wealth to Portugal because they set up colonies and started exporting goods -
1516
Smallpox epidemic
Smallpox epidemic breaks out in South America killing thousands. small pox disease came from the European explores -
Oct 31, 1517
95 thesis
Martin Luther wrote the 95 thesis inspiring a whole new part of catholicism. -
Period: 1519 to 1556
Charles the 1
Charles the first rule. and is the quote most catholic king -
Period: 1519 to 1523
Magellan sails around the world
this is an important milestone in history because it shows what humans are capable of -
1524
Pesants war
The Peasant's war was about how peasants wanted better rights -
1534
Jacques Cartier claims northern Canada
This claim would impact this area in the future like how some cities in Canada now speak French -
1544
The king of Sweden adopts Lutheranism
Sweden was the 2nd country to adopt Lutheranism -
Period: 1556 to
Phillip the 2
Phillip the 2nd becomes kind of Spain and promises to become super king -
Jan 15, 1559
Elizabeth 1 crowned queen
Elizabeth was crowned queen and this would cause england to switch back to Anglcisim -
Aug 23, 1572
Saint Bartholomews day massacre
The Saint Bartholomews Day massacre was when thousands of Calvinists were killed by the French people -
1576
spanish armad tries to invade
the armada tried to invade England because of the religious differences and Elizabeth did not want to marry Phillip the 2 -
Troops to the Netherlands
Elizabeth sends some of her troops to the Netherlands to fight with the Dutch to defeat the Spanish -
Henry of Navarre becomes Catholic
Henry of Navarre becomes catholic so the french people would actually listen to him -
Edict of Nantes
The Edict of Nantes was written so that the Calvinist in France could practice their religion -
Dutch East India company was formed
The Dutch East India Company was formed and would become one of the richest companies at the time for exporting products from the new world -
Louis XIV becomes king of France
Louis XIV would usher in a new era for France by building versatile but also caused lots of debt because of the elaborate parties he had -
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versailles
Versailles the palace of France took 40 years to build and would be the palace for many years to come -
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England changes monarchy
England changes back to a monarchy system -
glorious revolution
The glorious revolution happened when the parliament of England invited the willam and mary to invade to bring peace