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1488
First European Expedition to the Cape of Good Hope
Bartholomeu Dias was a Portuguese navigator and explorer. He lead the first European Expedition to round the Cape of Good Hope. This opened the sea route to Asia from the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. -
Period: 1492 to
Age of Exploration
The Age of Exploration was a time of new exploration of the world by sea. They were in search of new trade routes, wealth, and knowledge. -
Period: 1492 to 1504
Columbus' First Voyage
On this day Columbus set sail from Spain to find a water route to Asia. Two months later, he landed on an island in the Bahamas. -
Oct 12, 1492
San Salvador
This Day Christoper Columbus found an island he named San Salvador. He journeyd from the Atlantic Ocean to the new world -
May 4, 1493
Line of Demarcation
The Line of Demarcation was a line drawn in the Atlantic ocean to divide new land. This was an effect of the Treaty of Tordesillas. -
Jun 7, 1494
Treaty of Tordesillas
The Treaty of Tordesillas was an agreement between King Ferdinand II, Queen Isabella, and King John II. They established a new demarcation line. -
May 20, 1498
Vasco da Gama Reaches India
Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer. He was the first Portuguese to reach India. -
Oct 31, 1517
95 Theses
The 95 theses are 95 reasons about the corruption within the Church, written by Martin Luther. They were posted on the doors of the church the night before the Feast of All Saints. -
Oct 31, 1517
Lutheran Church
The Lutheran Church was made by Martin Luther because he didn't approve of the ways of the Catholic Church. Lutheranism practices biblical beliefs, sacramental rites, acts of worship, and prayer. -
1519
Charles V
Charles V was the King of Spain during Protestant Reformation and the Holy Roman Empire. He was the most powerful man of his time. -
Sep 20, 1519
Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer. He was the first to sail around the Earth. -
Apr 16, 1521
Diet of Worms
The Diet of Worms was a meeting where the Holy Roman Empire had to determine what to do about Martin Luthers teachings. This led to the Edict of Worms. -
Aug 13, 1521
Aztec and Inca Empires Fall
The Spanish sent an expedition to the Pacific Coast once they found out that the new world was rich. The Aztec and Inca empires fell to the small Spanish armies. -
Dec 13, 1545
Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was a council of the Roman Catholic Church. The council responded to issues prompted by the Reformation. -
Jun 9, 1549
Book of Common Prayer
The Book of Common Prayer was a prayer book written by Thomas Cranmer. It's a book that says how the Church's services are carried. -
1553
Catholic Church
Queen Mary I blamed Thomas Cranmer for ruining her family. She wanted to restore the Roman Catholic faith once she was king so she restored the Catholic Church. -
Sep 25, 1555
Peace of Augsburg
The Peace of Augsburg was the first permanent way for the Lutheran and Catholic religion to coexist in Germany. It was the result of the 95 theses -
Mar 21, 1556
Burning of Thomas Cranmer
The Burning of Thomas Cranmer was the burning of Cranmer, because he supported Protestantism. He was ordered to be burned by Queen Mary. -
Period: 1558 to
Elizabeth I reign
Elizabeth I was the last Tudor monarch in England. She established a secure Church of England. -
Feb 1, 1559
Elizabethan Compromise
The Elizabethan Compromise was the compromise between the Protestant and Catholic religion in the church. The Compromise was successful because the Protestant church continued to welcome in the Catholic practices. -
Aug 24, 1572
Bartholomew's Day Massacre
Bartholomew's Day Massacre was several days of the killing of French Huguenots by Catholics. Over 70,000 Huguenots were killed by Catholics. -
Spanish Armada
The Spanish Armada was an invasion of England on ship, ordered by King Philip II. The English ended up winning based on the wind blowing the Spanish ships north. -
Francis Drake Death
Francis Drake was an English explorer and privateer. He died on a ship of dysentery. -
Edict of Nantes
The Edict of Nantes was guaranteed freedom of worship to Huguenots. The intent was to end the religious wars in France. -
Start of the 30 Year War
The 30 year was was a war between Protestantism and Catholicism that went on for 30 years. It starts when 2 Protestants threw 2 Catholic governors out of a top floor window. -
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7 French Civil Wars
The death of Henry II caused a lot of struggle for power. The ideas of Calvinism grew more popular in France which caused war against Calvinist and the Catholic. -
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Louis XIV reign
Louis XIV was a super king who ruled France. He lived in Versailles, during one of the country's most brilliant periods. -
Execution of Charles I
Charles I was the King of England during 7 years of fighting Oliver Cromwell. Charles was convicted of treason and was executed. -
Commonwealth
Commonwealth is a form of government that was adapted in England. It meant that England could no longer drink or gamble. -
The Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution was the peaceful was Parliament gave its rights to the monarchy. It started with Charles II's Death.