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Nov 4, 1346
Last appearance of Bubonic plague in Western Europe
The Bubonic Plague (Black Death) showed up in Europe after some ships from a different country brought the illness on board, most of the ship's passengers already dead. It killed over 1/3 of Europe's population and led to major famine, death spikes, etc. -
Period: Dec 8, 1450 to
Enclosure Movement
Big farmers bought small farmer's land and benefited from the economic benefits. Sparked the industrial revolution. -
Period: Dec 1, 1529 to
Ottoman siege of Vienna
First attempt of a siege happened in 1529 but wasn't successful. -
Period: Nov 4, 1568 to
The "Golden Age" of the Netherlands
Spanning the 17th century, Dutch trade picked up along with science, military, and art. They became the most acclaimed in the world. It was significant because it made education skyrocket. -
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The Rococo Period in art and music
Goal of the art was to charm, delight, and entertain. -
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The Baroque Period in art and music
Grandeur in all arts. Sculptures, paintings, building, everything was detailed and extravagant. -
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Consumer Revolution
Families had disposable income and was able to afford "luxury" items, like tea and sugar. -
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The Baroque Period in art and music
Period of artistic style that used clear detail and a realistic human body style. -
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Commercial Revolution
Major advancement in trading between countries. -
The Trial of Galileo
His support of heliocentrism got him locked up for a very long time. -
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The English Civil War
War between parliamentarians and royalists because King Charles raised an army against parliament's wishes. -
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Reign of Louis XIV
Also known as "The Sun King". He was almost successfully an absolute monarch and he also used middle class men to advise him rather than nobles. -
Peace of Westphalia ends the Thirty Years War
This treaty not only ended the Thirty Years War but also ended the Eighty Years War. -
Thomas Hobbes publishes The Leviathan
The Leviathan was a book written to explain "what reasons a commonwealth may govern men, and then to establish the best possible way for this government to function in order to accommodate the desires of its denizens." -
The English Monarchy Restored
The king of England was executed, ending 11 years of military rule. -
Oliver Cromwell’s Navigation Acts
Restricted colonial trade to only the Mother country. -
Test Act in England
Eligibility for public office depended on religion and his job. -
Revocation of the Edict of Nantes
Forced protestants to go underground or get exiled. -
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The Enlightenment
An intellectual movement that largely changed the ideas of the world and showed a value in education. -
Newton’s publication of the Principia Mathematica
Principia Mathematica was part of a three book series and played a huge roll in developing modern physics. -
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The “Glorious Revolution”
William of Orange took the throne from James II. This established British Parliament over the monarchy. -
John Locke published Two Treatises of Government
Work of Political Philosophy, published anonymously but was found to be John Locke. -
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War of Spanish Succession
This war occurred because the King of Spain died without an heir and they didn't want the country to go to the King of France. The war happened to prevent an alliance. -
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War of Spanish Succession
First world war of modern times. -
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Reign of Maria Theresa of Austria
First women to reign in 650 years of her dynasty. -
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The Classical Period in art and music
Three composers were idolized during this period. Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn. -
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War of Austrian Succession
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Reign of Frederick the Great of Prussia
He won wars and expanded his land, established as a strong military power. -
Diplomatic Revolution
Reversal of long standing alliances in Europe. -
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Seven Years War (French-Indian War)
Fight over land and expansion in the colonies between Great Britain and France. -
Jean Jacques Rousseau publishes The Social Contract
Rousseau thought of ways to make a political community. -
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Reign of Catherine the Great of Prussia
She didn't have any children and passed her Monarchy to her nephew, who happened to be Peter the Great. -
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American Revolution
Colonies rejected British Monarchy because of multiple factors including no outside trading, higher taxes, and no say in parliament. -
First Partition of Poland
Poland was divided to help balance the power in Europe and to prevent war. -
Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations
Wrote to upend mercantilism. -
Reign of Napoleon Bonaparte
He was both good and bad for France. He was an amazing war general until he abandoned his men twice. 1789-99 -
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French Revolution
It was inspired by the same things as the American Revolution. The revolution was won by the citizens. -
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Slave Revolt in Haiti
Largest and most successful slave rebellion. They got rid of slavery and French control. -
Mary Wollstonecraft published A Vindication on the Rights of Women
First published version of feminist philosophy. -
Edward Jenner’s Smallpox Vaccination
Created the smallpox vaccination that saved many lives. -
Congress of Vienna
The 4 great powers of Europe convened the Congress of Vienna. They helped create a new European order. -
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The Agricultural Revolution
Period of technology improvement and higher crop development and yield. -
Height of Mercantilism in Europe
Centered in England and France.
