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1095
Pope Urban || called for the Crusades
The Catholics tried to conquer Jerusalem and the Holy land from the Muslims. -
1200
Start of Commercial Revolution
Once the Crusades took place, European citizens had been forced to leave their country and venture out into new places. Because of this, Europe shifted its focus to trade, starting a commercial revolution, and pursuing the goods that were scarce where they resided but plentiful in other countries. -
1254
Marco Polos Birth
Marco Polo was born into a family of merchants which soon formed the reasons to why he was such a famous explorer. -
1293
The Polos journey back home
Leading up to this point, the Polos had been traveling and trading around the world and had finally started their journey back home. -
1298
Marco Polo gets captured
After traveling with his family, Marco polo ended up captaining a galley-ship, but ended up getting captured by his towns rival city, Genoa. -
1415
Portuguese Beginning of Controlling Trade
During the Age of Exploration Portuguese captured the Fortress of Ceuta, which was their first step to controlling the global market of gold and let them set up trading posts in Africa. -
1419
Portuguese Discovered Madeira Islands
Being funded by Prince Henry, Portuguese was able to discover Madeira and this discovery helped encourage Prince Henry and explorers. -
1427
Portuguese Discovers Azores Islands
This discovery, like the Madeira Islands, encouraged Prince Henry and the explorers to keep going. -
1434
Prince Henry's Ships Return
Prince Henry's ships return from their voyage, and their success motivated Portuguese to venture even farther than before. -
1469
Spain was Unified
With the marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella Spain was finally unified and they began working towards competing for global power. -
1485
Columbus Presented Plan of Sailing West
Columbus presents his plan of sailing west to get to east India before Portugal and was rejected. -
1488
Portugal Reaches the East Coast of Africa
Portugal reached the tip of Africa and then were able to go around it to get to the other side. -
Oct 12, 1492
Columbus Made Landfall on Hispaniola
Columbus' voyage made landfall on Hispaniola, which he wrongly believed was the East Indies. -
1497
Voyage of Vasco da Gama
Exploration down the west coast line finally reached this point and this lead to them reaching India. -
The Leviathan
Thomas Hobbes wrote The Leviathan, sharing his perspectives on men and authority, which he believed authority was necessary for men. -
The Second Treatise on Government
John Locke wrote The Second Treatise on Government, discussing his views of men and government where he believed men had reason and therefore could decide for themselves. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was written at this time and was greatly inspired by the beliefs of John Locke. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
The Declaration of the Rights of Man was written and was greatly inspired by the Declaration of Independence. -
Haitian Revolution Began
Slaves began the Haitian Revolution, fighting for the abolishment of slavery. -
Haitian Revolution Ended
Haitian Revolution ended, ending slavery on the island and French control over the island. -
Napoleon Bonaparte Invaded Spain
French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Spain and betrayed the ideals from the French Revolution. -
El Grito de Dolores
Father Miguel Hidalgo asked the people residing in the town of Dolores to take up their arms and use them to fight for independence, this event being el Grito de Dolores. -
Bolívar Invaded Venezuela
Bolívar invaded Venezuela, beginning the Admirable Campaign. -
José de San Martín Liberated Santiago, Chile
José de San Martín liberated Santiago, Chile after it was captured by forces loyal to Spain, then continuing his original plan of capturing Lima. -
Economic Depression
In 1819 there was an economic depression, causing banks to fail. -
Crossed into Texas
Moses Austin crossed into Texas to start a colony. -
Gran Columbia was Created
Bolívar created Gran Columbia under his new government. -
Independence for Dolores
Though over a decade after they began fighting for independence, the city of Dolores won their fight for independence from Spain. -
Imperial Colonization Law
Mexico passed the Imperial Colonization Law which allowed people to colonize land and bring in settlers. -
Bolívar Became a Dictator
Bolívar became Supreme Leader of Peru, becoming a dictator. -
Mexican Constitution
The Mexican Constitution of 1824 was created, Mexico proclaiming they would be governed by a president, would have a congress to make laws, and would create a federalist government. -
San Felipe de Austin
Austin decided his colony needed a capital so he decided to make one in the middle of the colony called San Felipe de Austin. -
More Colonies
Austin was in the process of gaining more contracts for more colonies and there were 1,790 colonists and 440 enslaved African Americans living in his main one. -
Republic of Fredonia Started
The Republic of Fredonia started, declaring independence from Mexico. -
San Felipe de Austin Grows
There had been between 100 and 200 residents in San Felipe de Austin. -
Law of April 6. 1830
The Mexican government issued a decree that ended all immigration from the U.S to give them more control over Texas -
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
After conflicts being caused by the Law of April 6th, Texas wrote a series of statements called the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, denying that they were attacking the Mexican government. -
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Conventions of 1832 and 1833
After Santa Anna became president, the Texans gave him a list of grievances and present their requests. -
Santa Anna was Elected
Santa Anna became the president of Mexico. -
Santa Anna Becomes Dictator of Mexico
Santa Anna believed that Mexico was not ready for democracy and declared himself dictator. -
Texas Revolutions Began
General Cos ordered that all weapons given to Texas should be given back to Mexico, but Texans fought back, challenging the Mexicans to "Come and Take It." -
Siege of San Antonio
Texans defeated General Cos, gaining San Antonio. -
Grass Fight
Mexican cavalry attempted to take supplies from the Texans, but The Texans were able to move to attempt to stop them. -
Consultation of 1835
Concerned Texans called for a meeting, called the Consultation of 1835, though at this meeting Texans were divided, some wanting to keep peace with Mexico while others wanted immediate independence instead. -
Battle of Gonzales
Gonzales volunteers made a surprise attack, soon causing the Mexican army to retreat. -
Goliad Campaign
Texan soldiers marched on Goliad and defeated thirty Mexican soldiers in a surprise attack, capturing the Presido La Bahía. -
Battle of San Jacinto
The Mexican army was attacked by the Texans in remembrance of the Alamo and the Goliad. -
Treaty of Velasco
The Treaty of Velasco recognized Texas as an independent country, no longer under Mexicos control. -
Battle of the Alamo Began
The battle of the Alamo was started by the Mexican troops beginning a siege on the Alamo for 13 days. -
Battle of the Alamo Ended
Once the 13 day siege was over, the actual battle lasted 30 minutes, ending with a Mexican victory.