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Period: Nov 18, 1200 to
Commercial revolution
A period of European economic expansion, colonialism, and mercantilism. They desired trade and trade routes. -
Period: Nov 18, 1500 to
Height of mercantilism
Mercantilism was all about more imports and less exports. They forbade other colonies to trade with other nations -
Nov 10, 1529
Ottoman siege of Vienna
The Ottoman empire attempted to capture the city Vienna. The Ottomans were unable to capture Vienna and this led to many wars between them and Hungary -
The Baroque Period in art and music
The Baroque period was a time in which there was a certain style to music and art. Music had drama, tension, and exuberance. Art was mostly about painting, and sculpting. -
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Consumer revolution
When there was in increase in buying luxury goods. The poor would no longer have to share a bowl, because they had the money to afford multiple ones. -
The Trial of Galileo
Galileo was tried for supporting heliocentrism. Galileo was put under house arrest for the rest of his life. -
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The English Civil War
The English Civil War was fought between parliament and king Charles the first. Parliament and Charles never agreed, mostly because he was an absolutist. It ended with parliament winning and Charles losing his head. -
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Reign of Louis XIV
King Louis ruled France as the sun king for 72 years. He was an absolutist with many successes. -
Peace of Westphalia ends the Thirty Years War
It ended religious conflict in Europe. It was fought between protestants and Catholics. -
The “Golden Age” of the Netherlands
Dutch trade, science, military, and art were some of the most advanced and successful in the world. The Dutch were doing very good compared to all the other countries. -
Thomas Hobbes publishes The Leviathan
Thomas Hobbes believed that the only way to keep from civil war was to have a strong, undivided government. He argued for a social contract and rule by an absolute soveirgn. -
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The English Monarchy Restored
The English, Irish, and Scottish monarchies were restored under Charles ll. Charles reigned from 1660 to 1685. After that his brother James reigned for 3 more years. -
Oliver Cromwell's navigation acts
Crews had to be at least 3 quarters English, and the acts also restricted trade in colonies to only England. -
Test Act in England
English penal laws that served as a religious test for public office and imposed various civil disabilities on Roman Catholics and nonconformists. People who took communion in the church of England were eligible for public employment. -
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Reign of Peter the Great
He ruled Russia in 1682. He led a culture revolution throughout his years to "westernize" Russia. -
Revocation of the Edict of Nantes
King Louis XIV revoked it. This was known as the Edict of Fontainebleau. The Edict of Nantes gave Huguenots the rights to practice their religion without being prosecuted. -
Newtons Publication of the Principia Mathematica
There were 3 editions of this book. They were all based on
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Glorious Revolution
King James ll of England was overthrown by English parliament and William of Orange. With a Dutch fleet and an army, he took England right from James. -
John Locke published Two Treatises of Government
The Two Treatises of Government was published by John Locke anonymously. The first treatise attacks parochialism and the second explains Locke's ideas for a better and more civilized society based on natural rights and contract theory. -
The Rococo Period in art and music
An artistic movement and style affecting many aspects of the arts including painting, sculpture, architecture, etc. They used light colors, curves and gold. -
Enclosure movement
When rich people bought off peasant farms to make bigger farms.Lands were fenced off. -
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Agricultural revolution
Crop production was increased. There were new ways to farm which helped increase production. -
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War of Spanish succession
A war fought all over Europe. It was fought over who was to be the next king. -
The enlightenment
The enlightenment was a group of upper class people who came up with ideas. They gave thought to any good question. -
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Reign of Catherine the Great of Prussia
Longest ruling female of Russia. Under her reign, Russia became larger and stronger and became one of the great European powers. -
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Classical Period
A period that fell between the baroque and romantic period. It was a more light and less complex music period. -
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Reign of Maria Theresa of Austria
Maria Theresa reigned from her fathers death until her own. She went to war in the Austrian Succession. -
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Reign of Frederick the Great of Prussia
Frederick won many wars and led his military to be very strong. He fought in the war of Austrian succession and gained nothing from it. -
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War of Austrian succession
Fought between Austria and Prussia and France and England. In the end nobody really got anywhere. -
The diplomatic revolution
The reversal of longstanding alliances in Europe between the war of Austrian succession and the seven years war. -
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Seven years war
Fought between France and England and Prussia and Austria. It ended with England kicking France out of North America and the Treaty of Paris being signed. -
Jean Jacques the social contract
He theorized what the best way was to establish a political community. The book inspired political reforms and revolutions in Europe. -
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American revolution
Colonists in the 13 colonies rejected the British monarchy and aristocracy. They overthrew Great Britain's authority and founded the United States of America. -
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Reign of Napoleon Bonaparte
He conquered much of Europe. He ruled over Europe until 1815 when he was defeated by Great Britain. -
First partition of Poland
the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth had been reduced from the status of a major European power to that of a Russian protectorate. -
Adam Smith published the wealth of nations
In the book, he described what builds the wealth of nations. A lot of it was about free markets, which Adam Smith liked a lot. -
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French Revolution
A social and political upheaval in France. The revolution overthrew the monarchy, established a republic, and led to dictatorship under Napoleon. -
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Slave revolt in Haiti
It was an anti-slavery movement. Slaves fought for their freedom in Santa Domingo. It was one of the greatest slave uprisings ever. -
Mary Wollstonecraft publishes A Vindication on the Rights of Women
One of the earliest works of feminist philosophy. She argues that women have a right to education. -
Edward Jenner's smallpox vaccination
He came up with a vaccine for smallpox. His vaccine got very popular and spread around the world. -
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Conference of Vienna
It was a plan to make peace in Europe. They did it by solving issues from the French revolutionary wars and the Napoleonic wars. -
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Last appearance of Bubonic plague in Western Europe
The outbreak came about in Eastern Asia. The plague killed millions especially in India.
