History Timeline

By Marc-Scarbrough
  • John Huss was burned at the stake for being a dissenter of the Catholic church
    Oct 27, 1415

    John Huss was burned at the stake for being a dissenter of the Catholic church

  • Prince Henry founed the School of Navigation
    Oct 29, 1418

    Prince Henry founed the School of Navigation

    This encourage Portuguese exploration
  • Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press
    Oct 31, 1450

    Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press

    This allowed people to share books and beliefs in the comman language
  • The Ottoman Empire capture Constantinople and Renamed it Istanbul
    Oct 27, 1453

    The Ottoman Empire capture Constantinople and Renamed it Istanbul

    The Ottoman Empire became an Economic Powerhouse
  • Christopher Columbus's First voyage was sponsered by Spain to sail west to reach Asia
    Oct 27, 1492

    Christopher Columbus's First voyage was sponsered by Spain to sail west to reach Asia

    This connected Europe and the Americas
  • Leonardo Da Vinci painted the lasat super
    Oct 27, 1498

    Leonardo Da Vinci painted the lasat super

    Acomplishments in visual in during the Renaissance
  • Vasco Da Gama established trade with India for the Portuguese
    Oct 31, 1498

    Vasco Da Gama established trade with India for the Portuguese

    He gave Portugal a huge trade route
  • Erasmus wrote the Paise of Folly
    Oct 27, 1509

    Erasmus wrote the Paise of Folly

    This book talked about Reforming the Church
  • Martin Luther wrote the 95 thesis
    Sep 29, 1517

    Martin Luther wrote the 95 thesis

    This started the Reformation
  • Hernando Cortez the Navigator and his forces conquered the Aztec Empire
    Oct 29, 1519

    Hernando Cortez the Navigator and his forces conquered the Aztec Empire

    Helped Spain gain Mexico
  • Ferdinand Magellan beomces the first to circumnavigate the world
    Oct 29, 1522

    Ferdinand Magellan beomces the first to circumnavigate the world

    He explored the Philippines
  • King Henry VIII broke from the Catholic Church in Rome and divorced his wife
    Oct 27, 1529

    King Henry VIII broke from the Catholic Church in Rome and divorced his wife

    This started the Protestant Aglican Church
  • Francisco Pizarro conquered the Incas
    Aug 29, 1533

    Francisco Pizarro conquered the Incas

    He starts the spread of Spanish culture through South America
  • The Jeuits were created during the Catholic Reformation
    Oct 31, 1533

    The Jeuits were created during the Catholic Reformation

    They were sent out to spread Christianity
  • Jacques Cartier explored the St. Lawrence River and Montreal leading the French Claim to Canada
    Oct 31, 1534

    Jacques Cartier explored the St. Lawrence River and Montreal leading the French Claim to Canada

    He lead France to a settlement into the New World
  • King Henry VII became the head of the Anglican Church
    Oct 31, 1536

    King Henry VII became the head of the Anglican Church

    He caused England to be free from Catholic control
  • John Calvin beliefs established the idea of predestination
    Oct 31, 1536

    John Calvin beliefs established the idea of predestination

    He further expands the Christian Reformation
  • Corpernicus created the heliocentric theory
    Oct 29, 1543

    Corpernicus created the heliocentric theory

    It gave a new way of thinking of the universe
  • The Catholic Church met at the Council of Trent
    Oct 29, 1563

    The Catholic Church met at the Council of Trent

    This event ended the Catholic Reformation, and re-affirmed the Catholic Doctrine
  • Elizabeth I defeats the Spanish Armada

    Elizabeth I defeats the Spanish Armada

    This stops the spread of Spanish culture to England
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    Slaves were shipped along the Middle Passage of the Triangular Trade to the Americas

    This increased the connection between the Old and New World
  • Galileo used his telescope to prove the heliocentric theory

    Galileo used his telescope to prove the heliocentric theory

    He gave a further understanding into our universe
  • Johannes Kepler discovers planetary motion

    Johannes Kepler discovers planetary motion

    He gave a new light on the universe
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    Thirty Years War was fought in Germany

    A fight betweeen the Hapsburgs and Northern Princes
  • William Harvey studies the animals and anatomy to create an accurate theory of the heary and circulatory system

    William Harvey studies the animals and anatomy to create an accurate theory of the heary and circulatory system

    He oopened the door for scientist into anatomy
  • Oliver Cromwell wins the English Civil war and executes Charles I

    Oliver Cromwell wins the English Civil war and executes Charles I

    It was the first time a King had been publicly beheaded
  • Louis XIV builds the Palace of Versailles

    Louis XIV builds the Palace of Versailles

    This shows the power of Louis XIV as king
  • Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes

    Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes

    He caused the Huegenots leave France
  • William and Mary rule England after the Glorious Revolution

    William and Mary rule England after the Glorious Revolution

    They ruled during a bloodless revolution
  • John Locke wrote the Two Treaties of Government

    John Locke wrote the Two Treaties of Government

    This book talks about the Divine Right of Kings
  • Peter the Great Westernized Russia

    Peter the Great Westernized Russia

    He reformed Russia
  • Montesquieu writes the Spirit of Laws

    Montesquieu writes the Spirit of Laws

    Talks about how the French government should vary based on circumstances
  • Rousseau writes the Social Contract

    Rousseau writes the Social Contract

    Thsi books talks about the morals of a person are based on a contract