History 7

By kush.hingorani
  • 1200

    Pope Urban II calls for the Crusades

  • 1200

    Comercial Revolution

    A revolution of mercantilism and trade. Moved power from land owners to merchants and businessmen
  • 1254

    Marco Polo was born

    Marco polo, the Italian explorer, was born
  • 1293

    Polos begin journey home

    The polos find their way home after their exploration.
  • 1298

    Marco Polo captains a ship

    Marco Polo captains a galley-ship in a battle against the rival city, Genoa
  • 1511

    Antonio Montesinos denounces mistreatment of New World Indian for the first time

    Montesinos wrote a letter to the Spanish Criticizing Spain's treatment of Indians.
  • 1542

    Bartoleme de Las Casas: Destruction of the Indies.

    Denounces bad Spanish treatment of Indians.