History 7

By isaac.owodunni
  • 1095

    Pope-Urban II Calls For the Crusades

    The Pope called for a series of holy wars to win back the holy lands from the Muslims in the east.
  • 1200

    The Commercial Revolution

    Nobles no longer held political, economic, or social power. The power instead went to the merchants "The landlord became less powerful while the merchant class became even more powerful."
  • 1254

    Marco Polo's Birth , traveled , back

    Marco Polo was born in 1254 AD in Venice, Italy.
  • 1293

    Polos Travel Home

    In 1293 the Polos started their journey home by ship, carrying ivory, jade, jewels, porcelain, and silk.
  • 1298

    Marco Polo Captains a Galley-Ship

    Marco Polo captained a ship in the battle against Genoa and was captured as a prisoner of war.
  • 1511

    Montesinos Sermon

    Montesinos is the first Spaniard to protest the mistreatment of natives.
  • 1542

    Bartolome de Las Casas: Destruction of the Indies

    De Las Casa denounces treatment of the Indies by the Spaniards.