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Jan 1, 621
Islam began in Mecca
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Jan 1, 711
Moors (Muslims) reached Spain via Morocco
Led to the spread of religion which is why it is very worldwide spread today -
Jan 1, 1066
Battle of Hastings
It was a battle fought between two army's regarding territory conflict, disagreements go all the way back in time. -
Jan 1, 1325
Tenochtitlan founded by Aztecs
It was a major capital that fell and shows that without a good foundation, even the best of kingdoms can fall apart. -
Jan 1, 1455
Gutenberg invents the printing press
revolutionized the way people read and write, increase of literacy rates -
Spanish Armada defeated by England
Times of colonization and marking territory. -
English Settlement at Jamestown, VA.
First settlement in America -
First slaves arrive in Virginia
First slaves arrived which later on helped us understand the meaning of equality. -
Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, MA
It began the colonization of the Americas. The first settlement in America that thrived and allowed people a place to live. -
American colonists declared independence from Great Britain
First acts of freedom and liberty which encouraged many other countries to escape the British control -
French Revolution
The French Revolution changed the entire way France is run. Powers were giving to the people not just the King and Queen. A revolution fought for way things were ruled and is one of the reasons our rulings have come so far in modern day -
Thomas Jefferson completed the Louisiana Purchase
It was bought for a low price and it allowed the Americans to spread out west and expand the United States. It added to the agricultural power of the United States as well. -
Erie Canal Completed
It was an event of major importance in Michigan history because it greatly facilitated the transportation of passengers and goods between ports. -
Charles Darwin begins his travels
His finding and theories of of evolution by natural selection and is still generally accepted as the best available explanation of the way life on this planet developed. -
Gold was discovered in California
It attracted people to California in search for jobs and in search for riches. -
The first Times Atlas of the World was published
It had maps produced by the German firm Velhagen & Klasing and was known as the “the finest reference atlas ever published.” -
Plessy vs. Ferguson
It had established the “separate but equal” doctrine. -
Spanish-American War
It showed American dominance, effectively created an American Empire, and had aquired foreign colonies. -
(BC) The Minoan Period - Crete
Bronze age of civilization when language came into effect. -
Women in America gain suffrage
Led to evolving of rights and improvement in the human development index -
October Black Tuesday
Worst money crash in the history of the United States -
1939-1945 World War 2
World ethnicities clashed out on each other and led to the formation of world corporations -
Founding of the People's Republic of China
"The Chinese people have stood up!" and it was recognized by the Soviet Union. -
1950-1953 Korean War
The definition of states comes into play and claim of two territories
1917 Bolshevik Revolution -
Berlin Wall fell
The wall separating the two areas fell and made the areas come into contact again. -
US Declared War on Terrorism
Ethnic differences from the fight over Jerusalem still continue and this is an example of the endless feuds -
US invaded Iraq
After the 9/11 attack, the US invaded Iraq in attempt to keep them under control. -
1619 First slaves arrive in Virginia
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1620 Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, MA
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1789 French Revolution
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1917 Bolshevik Revolution
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(BC) Hebrew King David captured Jerusalem
Started the constant feud between Hindus and Muslims that is still occurring -
(BC) Greeks sent settlers to create colonies in Asia Mino
The start of colonization which the British later took upon later -
(BC) Building of the Great Pyramid of Cheops at Giza
Complex structure with over 2,000,000 bricks and one of the worlds seven wonders.