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Period: 1300 to
renaissance
the cultural rebirth that occurred in Europe from the 1300's to 1700's. Many artistic works in this time span were in paintings, architectural builds, and many more. -
1347
The Black Death
The Black Death ravages Europe for the first time> By changing the economic situation, the devastating disease helps lay the preconditions for renaissance: spare money to invest in display. -
1454
Gutenberg Bible
the Gutenberg bible published; print revolutionizes European literacy. This is one of the key events in the whole of western history, let alone the renaissance -
1500
Spanish inquisition
Philip the 2nd started the Spanish inquisition. he killed over 25,000 people. -
1517
Reformation
start of reformation. this religious schism divides Europe spiritually permanently, and is heavily influenced by humanist thinking, a mark of the renaissance -
1525
durer
A course in the art of measurement; Battle of pavia between France and holy roman empire: end of french claims on Italy. -
Period: 1550 to
Age of Absolutism
this was a time when many exploration happened; mainly from Europe. during this time many conflicts were going on -
1558
Elizabeth 1
Elizabeth 1 succeeds to the throne in England. this is the start of the English "Golden age". -
1570
The Battle of Lepanto
Phillip the 2nd gained nothing from this fight. it showed that he had poor judgment. -
1580
Spanish armada
Spain's massive fleet of ships. used against England to seize land and power. -
English civil war
this war challenged the power of the absolute monarch. the country split between those loyal to the king, and those loyal to the parliament. -
palace of Versailles
Louis 14th created this palace. it showed he was devoted to his work and cared abut the environment. -
Period: to
Enlightenment
European politics, philosophy, science and communications were radically reoriented during the course of the 18th century. as part of a movement referred to by its participants as the Age of Reason, or simply the Enlightenment. -
Steam enginee
Thomas Newcomen invents the first steam engine. it's not very useful yet but it starts the the industrial revolution. -
Persian Letters
Montesquieu published Persian letters. reason used to liberate the mind. -
the Encyclopedia
Diderot published this. was known as the most important work of his lifetime -
Period: to
Industrial Revolution
Machines were invented to make life easier. the machines worked faster and longer than people making products cheaper. -
the social contract
Attempt to unite the liberty of individual wit authority of the government. Emile was important for education. -
spinning jenny
James Hargreaves, a British carpenter and weaver invents spinning jenny. it could spin more than one ball of yarn at a time. -
British form alliances
British governor offers freedom to slaves . only if they join the British army. tens of thousands of Africans seek freedom. -
First shots
the first shots of the revolutionary war are fired a Lexington and concord in Massachusetts. news of blood shed rocket around eastern boarder. this started the beginning of continental army -
Period: to
American revolution
The conflict arose from growing tensions between residents of Great Britain’s 13 North American colonies and the colonial government, which represented the British crown. Skirmishes between British troops and colonial militiamen in Lexington and Concord in April 1775 kicked off the armed conflict, and by the following summer, the rebels were waging a full-scale war for their independence. -
Moores creek
loyalist were defeated by patriot army. set back will largely quiet loyalist activity in Carolins for three years. -
Washington crosses the delaware
Washington decides to move his troops to new jersey. they surprise a group of German troops. this helped them think they can win the war. -
surrender at yorktown
the British had very few troops at this time. the patriots were winning and they cornered the British. the British later surrendered. -
rights of women
Enlightenment Philosopher Condorcet Published a treatise on the rights of women. He said that women have the same natural rights as men. -
Tennis court oath
the tennis court was where they took an oath not to leave until they created a constitution for France. after being disband by the king many times -
Period: to
French Revolution
the french revolution was a period of far-reaching social and political upheaval in France. it was also carried by napoleon during the later expansion of France -
Civil constitution of the clergy
This is a law passed that caused subordination of the catholic church in France to french government. now priests and bishops were voted instead of being appointed. -
King flees
this was an episode in the french revolution when king Louis 16th fled to varennes. where they were arrested. -
Reign of Terror
the reign of terror was created to fight the enemies of the revolution. And to prevent the counter-revolution from gaining ground. -
Age of reason
Thomas pain's The Age of Reason was written. Conderect wrote The Progress of the Human Mind -
New constitution
it created two houses: council of ancients and council of 500. leaders were elected by indirect voting. -
Italian Campaign
Napoleon took over French "army of Italy," and drove out the Austrians and sardinians. this was his first victory -
Period: to
napoleonic era
a time when napoleon became a leader. And tried to expand his kingdom. -
Treaty of Tilsit
After the battle of Friedland, where Napoleon defeated Russians, Alexander of Russia negotiated this treaty that would bring peace to Russia. they met on a raft to sign the treaty. -
German Campain
Napoleon's army regrouped in German territory, and battled the coalition. Napoleon was defeated in the battle of the nations and the hands of Germany's general Blucher. -
Napoleon abdicated
Napoleon abdicated as emperor, and was sent to exile. was later given sovereignty over the island he was on, and actually had his own navy -
Losing support
Napoleon turned to the battlefield where he faced his largest coalition ever. His forces were defeated and he fled to Fontainebleau -
telephone
Alexander Graham Bell patents the telephone. he didn't invent it; but it allowed communication from further distances. -
Brooklyn Bridge
After 13 years of construction the Brooklyn Bridge is finally finished. At the time it was the longest suspension bridge in the world -
Model T.
Henry ford creates a car called model T. it was much cheaper because it was made in an assembly line.
