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  • Jan 17, 1478

    Spanish Inquisition - Social

    The removal of Muslims in Spain and its territories led to a shift in public attitudes and created a culture of intoleration.
  • Jan 16, 1485

    Batlle of Bosworth - Political

    Richard II killed, Henry Tudor takes power. England becomes financially successful and Star Court begins.
  • Jan 17, 1500

    Columbian Exchange

    The Columbian Exchange is the transfer of goods between the old world (Europe) and the new world (Americas). This opened up whole new markets in the
  • Jan 17, 1517

    Martin Luther's 95 Thesis - Social

    This document is credited with the starting of the Protestant reformation of the Catholic church.
  • Jan 17, 1517

    Henry VII Marries Again - Social

    Against the wishes of the pope, he would divorce his first wide and leave to go marry another. This was a major no-no and led to the country leaving the catholic church after the stink the pope threw over it.
  • Jan 16, 1527

    English Reformation - Political

    Henry VIII converts to protestantism, thereby making England a protestant country and seperating it from the catholic church.
  • Jan 16, 1527

    Sacking of Rome - Political

    The sacking of Rome led to the end of the Italian Renaissance and the fall of the fall of the Italian states as a major power.
  • Jan 17, 1543

    Scientific Revolution - Social

    The scientific revolution gave rise to the development of the scientific method and the advancement of education.
  • Jan 17, 1543

    Scientific Revolution - Economic

    The scientific revolution spike interest in advancement in technology, setting the stage for scientific discoveries that increased productivity.

  • Spanish Armada - Political

    The Spanish attempt to invade England to establish a catholic monarchy once again. They are foiled by the weather.

  • Louis XIV - Economic

    Louis XIV created a massive debt from both wars and decadent

  • Oliver Cromwell / English Civil War - Political

    Oliver Cromwell becomes 'protector' of England after leading a successful military campaign against royalist forces.

  • Peter the Great's Reign - Social

    Peter brought about social change in Russia, bringing it out of the middle ages and turning it around from being a backwater to a powerful, enlightened nation. No beards.

  • The Glorious Revelution - Political

    William of Orange replaces James II. He signs the English Bill of Rights.

  • Commercial Revolution - Economic

    The expansion of the mercantile system and colonial territories brought about expanded markets and more labor.

  • The Enlightenment - Social

    Popularized the critiquing of government and public opinion. Often met in public places.

  • The Enlightenment

    The Enlightenment brought about laisze faire economics and the philosophs.

  • Seven Years' War - Political

    Large proto-World War that brought about the birth of the Unite States as a colony. Shifted territory in Europe.

  • Seven Years' War - Social

    Created new territories and expanded the knowledge of the outside world to Europeans. Before, other regions were seen as outsiders. Alliances with several of them changed their minds.

  • Seven Years' War - Economic

    The Seven Years' war was a proto-World War that was horizon expanding. Many new allegiances and trade routes were established again.

  • Division of Poland - Political

    Supposedly balanced powers between three of the continent's most powerful states - Austria, Russia, and Prussia.

  • American Revolution - Political

    Soured relationship between Britain and France and created a new nation that others must either recognize or denounce.

  • American Revolution - Social

    The American Revolution changed many things in both the world and the European powers. It was a proxy war fought between the two super powers of the day, and spelled either financial trouble or opportunity for many entrepreneurs and private industrialists.

  • American Revolution - Economic

    The loss of the Americas to the British was a very big blow to their mercantile economy.

  • Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens - Politica

    This document brought about the beginning of the modern day French government. It was much alike the United States's constitution and guaranteed similar rights.

  • French Revolution - Social

    Not only did it change the social dynamics of the country it began in, it also shocked the world that the leader of the day could fall into such a chaotic rebellion so quickly and overthrow the government. It changed the way that many people think.

  • Louis XIV Turns France into a hub of culture and art - Social

    Louis XIV was very concerned with the grace of his jreign. He demanded the best for the dignity of the royal class. He patroned many artists.