Modern World History - OH

  • Italian Wars
    1494

    Italian Wars

    This war was between the France and Spain. The war was to try to gain control of Italy which ended in Spain winning.
  • Martin Luther writes 95 theses
    1517

    Martin Luther writes 95 theses

    He wrote the 95 theses because he was upset about the church selling indulgences.
  • Peasant’s War
    1524

    Peasant’s War

    The peasant war was because of the increase in taxes, which caused the peasants to stormed villages.
  • Act of Supremacy in England
    1534

    Act of Supremacy in England

    A parliament was passed that defined Henry as the head of the England church and allowed people to accept his divorce
  • John Calvin's Institute's of the Christian Religion
    1536

    John Calvin's Institute's of the Christian Religion

    A book on a religious summary of protestant theology and religious beliefs
  • Jesuit order founded
    1540

    Jesuit order founded

    The jesuits was founded by Ignatius of Loyal, he sent out missionaries to convert people to christianity
  • Start of Roman Inquisition
    1542

    Start of Roman Inquisition

    An agency was created for the purpose to fight the spread of Protestantism
  • Council of Trent
    1545

    Council of Trent

    The council agreed on doctrines
  • Peace of Augsburg
    1555

    Peace of Augsburg

    A treaty between Princes and King Charles for a settlement between religions among states.
  • Reign of Elizabeth
    1558

    Reign of Elizabeth

    Elizabeth was the last monarch who inherited the throne from Henry V. Elizabeth established a state church that moderates both Catholics and protestants and returned rule of church back to the pope.
  • Scotland becomes Calvinist
    1560

    Scotland becomes Calvinist

    John Knox made Calvinism Scotlands official religion
  • St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre
    1572

    St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre

    Catholics disagreed with the protestants which caused wars for months
  • Edict of Nantes

    Edict of Nantes

    Henry IV ended the French Wars about religion by granting tolerance to Protestantism