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Oct 31, 1517
The Reformation
The reformation was a split in the Latin church. It began in Germany with the ideals of Martin Luther. He was unhappy with the teachings of the catholic church.The Protestant Reformation was both a spiritual and political revolution that led to a number of reform churches. -
1555
Peace of Augsburg divides Christianity in Germany
It was created to prevent future religious wars. It was successful in s sense that it pretend general wars unit about 1618. Independent states became divided between catholic and protestant ruler-ship.It ended the war between German Lutherans and Catholics., -
Feb 15, 1564
Birth of Galileo Galilei
Galileo made pioneering observations of nature with long-lasting implications for the study of physics. He was the first to invent and make the first telescope but never sold it, someone else sold theirs and became the first. He supported the Copernican theory, which supports a sun-centered solar system. -
Britain defeats the ships of the Spanish Armada and becomes ruler of the Atlantic Ocean.
In May of 1588, the Spanish Armada set sail after months of preparation, for Lisbon under the command of the Duke of Medina-Sidonia. When a huge fleet of ships was seen near the English coast later that July, Howard and Drake raced to confront it with a force of 100 English vessels. -
Edict of Nantes
The Edict of Nantes was made to end the Wars of Religion in France. It granted French Protestants freedom of thought and allowed them to worship publicly. The Edict of Nantes was a promise of religious toleration. -
Start of 30 Years War
The 30 Years War began as a religious civil war between the Protestants and Roman Catholics that also involved Austrian Habsburg and German princes. The war started to become a devastating struggle for the balance of power in Europe. The countries that fought in the 30 Years War were France, Sweden, Spain and also Denmark. The impact of the 30 Years War was the division of German territories and it also rearranged the European power system and structure. -
English found Massachusetts Bay Colony
Massachusetts Bay Colony was one of the original English colonies. A group of around 1,000 Puritan refugees settled in 1630 from England under Gov. John Winthrop and Deputy Gov. Thomas Dudley. The Puritans had left England because they didn't agree with the Church of England and they wanted to practice their own faith. -
English Civil War
The English Civil War was several wars fought between Round heads and Cavaliers. Oliver Cromwell won the English Civil War along with his men that survived. The purpose of the English Civil War was for control of the monarchy and the rights of Parliment. -
Louis the XIV Begins Absolutist rule in France
Louis XIV broke with tradition and astonished his court by declaring that he would rule without a chief minister.He thought of himself has a direct representative from god, and that he he could rule with absolute authority. He made France the dominant power of France. He was ruler during the greatest age of French culture and art. -
La Salle Claims Mississippi Valley for France
Sieur de La Salle was an explorer best known for leading an expedition down the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers.He was born in Rouen France , on November 22, 1643. He claimed the region watered by the Mississippi and its tributaries for France, he named it Louisiana After king Louis the XIV. -
English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights was created in 1689 and was signed into law by William III and Mary II, who became co-rulers in England to overthrow King James II. The Bill creates separation of powers, limits the powers of the king and queen, enhances the democratic election and bolsters freedom of speech. -
John Locke publishes two treaties of Government
In John Locke's treaties he rejects the idea of the divine right of kings, supports the idea of natural rights. It also argues for a limited constitutional government which would protect individual rights.The treaties were to get people to form governments through a social contract to preserve their inalienable natural rights to “life, liberty, and property.” -
Diplomatic Revolution
The Diplomatic Revolution was the reversal of alliances that lasted a very long time in Europe between the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War. Austria went from an ally of Britain to an ally of France, while Prussia became an ally of Britain. -
The Industrial Revolution
New scientific and technological changes started to happen and they changed the world. During this time, mechanization and factories altered the nature of economics in society. This was the age were coal and iron took over industries and became to modernize production systems. It also witnessed the introduction of steam power that revolutionized transportation. This led to a great population shift and growth as the world had never seen. It ended sometime in the 1840's. -
French Revolution
The French revolution was a period in time when the people overthrew the monarchy and took control over the government. It lasted 10 years, and started when revolutionaries stormed a prison called the Bastille. The revolution ended when Napoleon Bonaparte took power in 1799.
