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Feb 12, 1050
Big Ben
In 1050, Big Ben was built. -
Nov 5, 1300
The Renaissance Begins
In 1300, the Renaissance began. This was a time of rebirth for architecture, literature, and learning. It started due to black death. -
Sep 2, 1347
Black Death
Black death was a deadly disease between the years of 1347 and 1750. This plague came to Europe when ships full of sailors docked at the Silician Port of Messina. The ships had journeyed through the black sea, causing most of the sailors to be dead or badly ill. -
Jan 21, 1350
The Italian Renaissance
The Italian Renaissance began in the 1350's, and ended in the 1550's. It was the rebirth of art and learning. Italians believed that people could make a difference and could change the world for the better. -
Mar 4, 1394
Henry The Navigator's Birthday
Henry The Navigator was born on March 4, 1394 in Porto, Portugal. -
May 29, 1400
Is the world round?
By the 1400's, most educated people knew that the world was round. -
Nov 6, 1400
Scientific Knowledge
In the 1400's, Europe's scientific knowledge expanded because of better maps, charts, and new technology. -
Sep 5, 1419
Henry The Navigator
In 1419, Henry the Navigator set up a research center and explored the world. They found three islands and in which they located sugarcane. -
Sep 5, 1420
Portugal's Accomplishments
In 1420, Portugal began mapping Africa's coastline and trading with Africa's kingdoms. -
Sep 3, 1450
John Cabot's Birthday
John Cabot was born in 1450. -
Oct 10, 1450
B. Dias's Birthday
Bartolomeu Dias was born in 1450 in Lisbom, Portugal. -
Nov 6, 1451
Christopher Columbus's Birthday
In 1451, Christopher Columbus was born. He grew up wanting to spread Christianity. -
Apr 15, 1452
Leonardo Da Vinci's Birth and Interests
On April 15, 1452, Leonardo Da Vinci was born. As he grew older, he became interested in engineering, mechanics, botany, astronomy, and geology. He was also very intrigued by how objects flew. This led him to designing airplanes and parachutes. -
Jul 18, 1460
Vasco Da Gama's Birthday
Vasco Da Gama was born in 1460. -
Nov 13, 1460
Henry the Navigator's Death
Henry the Navigator died on November 13, 1460. -
Nov 6, 1461
B. Dias
In 1461, Dias mapped the Southern tip of Africa. -
Dec 8, 1478
Spansh Inquisition
The Spanish Inqusition lasted from 1478 to 1834. It was a judicial institution that was established to combat heresy in Spain. -
Nov 10, 1483
Martin Luther's Birthday
Martin Luther was born on November 10, 1483. -
Apr 18, 1492
The Columbian Exchange
The Columbian Exchange began in 1492. It was a time of trading goods between different countries. -
Oct 12, 1492
Christopher Columbus's Exploration
In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue. He left in search of a new route to Asia, but instead he found America. This led to the spread of culture, people, ideas, religions, and diseases. -
Jun 3, 1497
John Cabot
In 1497, England sent a ship, commanded by John Cabot, to search for a northern route to Asia. -
Jun 17, 1499
John Cabot's Death
John Cabot died in 1499. -
Apr 16, 1500
Age of Explortion
The Age of Exploration lasted from 1500 to 1700. It was a time when Europe excelled in making dscoveries. Also, they sailed on many explorations which led to the spread of European culture. -
May 24, 1500
B. Dias's death
Bartolomeu Dias died on May 24, 1500. -
May 20, 1506
Christopher Columbus's Death
Christopher Columbus died on May 20, 1506. -
Oct 12, 1517
Martin Luther
In 1517, Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the door of the WIttenburg Church. Luther's 95 theses were quickly published and distributed throughout Germany due to the newl invented printing press. -
Oct 24, 1517
The Reformation
The Reformation lasted from 1517 to 1648. It began due to Martin Luther' 95 Theses. This was a time of reforming Europe. There were multiple people who contributed. Some of these reformers were Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII. -
May 2, 1519
Leonardo Da Vinci's Death
Leonardo Da Vinci died in Clos Luce, France, on May 2, 1519 -
Sep 17, 1519
Magellan
In 1519, Magellan left Spain to sail around the Americas and Asia. -
Dec 24, 1524
Vasco Da Gama's Death
Vasco Da Gama died on December 24, 1524. -
Jan 16, 1540
Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was a church council that held metings from the 1540's to the 1560's. They worked to make catholic beliefs clear. -
May 9, 1543
Scientific Revolution
The scientific revolution occured from 1543 to 1800. It was a time of increasng amounts of science. Mathemtics, astronomy, biology, and physics transformed the citizens views on society and nature. -
Feb 18, 1546
Martin Luther's Death
Martin Luther died on February 18, 1546. -
Mar 6, 1558
The Elizabethan Age
The Elizabethan Age lasted from 1558 to 1603.This was the time period when Gloriana Elizabeth ruled England. She was a very successful monarch. -
The Roman Catholic Church
In 1632, The Roman Catholic Church condemned the ideas of the italian scientist, Galileo Galilei. -
Age of Enlightenment
The age of Enlightenment lasted from 1650 to 1800. This was a time that include new ideas about politcs and French philosophers were recognized. They believed that reason could change society. -
Henry Cort
In 1753, Henry Cort found a way to use coal to turn iron ore into pure iron. -
Edmund Cartwright
In the lte 1700's, Edmund Cartwright created a new powerd loom. -
James Hargreaves
In the late 1700's, James Hargreaves invented a spinny jenny. -
Richard Arkwright
In the late 1700's, Richard Arkwright developed a way to power a spinning machine with water. -
Napolean's Birth
Napolean was born in Corsica in 1769. -
James Watt
In 1769, James Watt designed a steam engine that coould power the new machines. -
American Revolution
Te American Revolution lasted from 1775 to 1783. This was a war for independence. It was fought between American colonies and Britain. -
Romanticism
In 1780, romanticism began in the arts. -
Napolean becomes Commander
Napolean became commander of the French armies in Italy in 1796. -
Napolean's Coup d' Etat
In 1799, Napolean took part in a Coup d' Etat. -
First Consul: Napolean
In 1799, Napolean became the first consul of France. -
Women's Fight
During the 1800's, women worked to change their position and to find new roles. -
Louisiana territory
In 1803, the United States bought the Louisiana Territory. -
Napolean becomes Emperor
In 1804, Napolean crowned himself emporer of the French. -
The deafeat: Napolean
In 1805, Napolean defeated the Austrians and Russians at Austerlitz. -
2nd Defeat: Napolean
In 1806, Napolean defeated the Prussians at Jen and Auerstedt. -
Women's Equal Rights
During the 1800's, women began to demand equal rights with men. -
Robert Fulton
In 1807, Robert Fulton developed a boat powered by a steam engine. -
Invasion: Napolean
In 1812, Napoleans' army invaded Russia, but it was forced to retreat back to France. -
Defeated: Napolean
Napoleans' army was defeated at Leipzig. -
People's Views
During the 1800's, people began to look for ways to understand issues and to solve the problems that industry had created. -
Napolean's Death
In 1821, Napolean died in St. Helena. -
Mexican Independence
In 1821, Mexico gained their independence. -
Middle Class
In 1832, the British middle class men gaine the right to vote. -
Chartists
In the 1840's, Chartists demanded the vote for all men and for the use of secret ballots. -
Karl Marx
In 1848, Karl Marx wrote "Communist Manifesto." -
Revolutions
In 1848, revolutions swept across Europe. They began in France. -
Steam-Powered Locomotives
By the mid-1800's, steam-powered locomotives carried raw materials, finished goods, and people faster and cheaper than any other kind of transportation. -
Henry Bessemer
In 1856, Henry Bessemer invented an inexpensive way to make large amounts of iron into steel. -
Charles Darwin
In 1859, Charles Darwin presented his theory of evolution. -
Industrial Revolution
In the 1800's, the Industrial Revolution brought changes in many areas of life. -
Hungary
In 1867, Hungary became a separate kingsom linked to Austria. -
William Gladstone
In 1868, William Gladstone became prime minister. -
Impressionism
In 1870, impressionism began in France. -
Impressionists
Beginning in the 1870's, impressionists were especially interested in the effect of light on different outdoor objects and surfaces. -
Napolean III
In 1870, Napolean III declared war on Prussia. -
Germany
In 1871, Germany was united. -
France
In 1875, France became a republic once again. -
Alexander Graham Bell
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. -
Realism
By the mid-1800's, a movement called realism took hold.