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Sep 8, 1440
Invention of printing press
The first printing press was introduced to the west during the holy roman empire around 1440.
Johannes Gutenburg is known for the mass production of books made and rapid knowledge throughout Europe. -
Sep 8, 1490
John Cabot
Had the idea of sailing westward to reach places of Asia, while working for Venetian merchant. -
Sep 8, 1517
Protestant Reformation
Splintered Catholic Europe, keeping the beliefs from the modern era. Reformers questioned the Catholic Church's ability to define Christian practice. -
Sep 8, 1534
Church of England
Began in 1534.
Self described their religion as Reform Catholic.
Began in England and was Founded by Henry VIII. -
Sep 8, 1534
Jacques Cartier & St. Lawrence River
Sent by King Francis I to the "New World" in searches of riches and a new route to Asia in 1534. By him exploring the St. Lawrence River laid the rule from France that the land would become Canada -
Defeat of Spanish Armada
Was a Spanish fleet of 130 ships that had sailed from A Coruña in 1588 . Escorting an army from Flanders to invade England -
Sir Walter Raleigh and Lost Colony
When colonists left and went to Croatan. They had left a message on a tree and post of the fort so that if others went looking for them. The message was found by a relief expedition. Since the weather was bad , the relief expedition did not make it to Croatan to find the colonists. -
Samuel de Champlain
French explorer and cartographer, solider, diplomat, and chronicler. Founded New France and Quebec City on July 3rd of 1608 -
Henry Hudson and Dutch NY
English explorer Henry Hudson had multiple sailing voyages , One that had provided new information on water routes in North America . -
Rene-Robert de La Salle
French explorer who explored the great lakes. Most known for leading an expedition down to the Mississippi River, and he also claimed the region for France. Best known for bringing people down the Mississippi River. Born in Rouen, France, on November 22, 1643 - died March 19 1687