chapter 18 &19

By maggie.manning
  • Jan 1, 1500

    Large population growth

    The 1500s was a period of growing population because of a warmer climate and increased food. Europe's population probably increased from 60 million in 1500 to 85 million by 1600.
  • Jan 1, 1558

    Elizabeth Tudor ruled

    Elizabeth Tudor ascended the throne in England in 1558. England became the leader of the Protestant nations of Europe and laid the foundations for a world empire. Queen Elizabeth followed a moderate Protestantism that kept people happy.
  • Jan 1, 1560

    Calvinism and Catholicism became agressive

    Calvinism and Catholicism had become aggressive in each other's authority. Their struggle was the cause of the religious wars that in Europe. Economic, social, and political forces also were important roles in these conflicts.
  • Jan 1, 1562

    French Wars of Religion

  • Feb 5, 1566

    Rebellion started

    Philip tried to obtain control in the Netherlands. It caused resentment and opposition from the nobles of the Netherlands. Philip also tried to stop Calvinism. When violence erupted in 1566, Philip sent 10,000 troops to stop the rebellion.
  • Jan 1, 1571

    Battle of Lepanto in 1571.

    Philip II, the most Catholic king, championed Catholic causes. Spain's leadership of a Holy League lead to a victory over the Turkish in 1571. Philip was not fortunate in other wars.
  • Jan 1, 1580

    Theater became popular in England, Spain and the Spanish Empire

  • Shakespeare appeared in London

  • The death of Queen Elizabeth I

  • Petition of Right

    Parliament passed a Petition of Right in 1628. The petition placed limits on taxes, imprison citizens without reason, quarter troops, and institute martial law. Charles initially accepted this petition, he later realised the limits it had on his power and ignored it.

  • Civil war in England

  • Population decline

    Population incresed in the 1500s and by 1620 it had leveled off. It began to decline by 1650. Warfare, plague, and famine all contributed to the population decline.

  • Toleration Act of 1689

    Another important action of Parliament was the Toleration Act The Toleration Act of 1689 granted Puritans free public worship. It marked a turning point in English history. Few English citizens would ever be persecuted for religion.

  • Russia was a great military power and important state

  • The Romanov dynasty ended