Important Events in World History

Protestant Reformation

Jan 1, 1555

The increase in beliefs and religious partakers in Europe in Catholicism.

Industrial Revolution

Jan 1, 1800

The advancement of factories and rural communities to urbanized, industrial communities.

World War 1

Oct 1, 1914

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist caused more trouble and disagreement between countries.

Invasion of Poland

Sep 1, 1939

The appeasement of policy when the Germans defeated the Polish and sparked the Holocaust.

9/11 Attacks

Sep 11, 2001

I chose this event because it not only impacted the United States, but also the rest of the world.