Period 2 Timeline

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  • Period: Dec 7, 1299 to

    Commercial Revolution

    period of European economic expansion, colonialism, and mercantilism. Lasted Several Hundred Years.
  • Dec 1, 1529

    Ottoman siege of Vienna

    Led by Suleiman the Magnificent, To capture Vienna, Austria.
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    Golden Age of the Netherlands

    Dominated the overseas trade. Their best time for their Military.
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    Height of Mercantilism in Europe

    controlling of Economics. Very popular and dominant for a long time in the eastern hemisphere
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    The Baroque Period

    Period of time in Europe, very known for art and music.
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    Last appearance of Bubonic plague in Western Europe

    One of the worst things in all of history. The term black death wasnt used until the 17th century.
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    Consumer Revolution

    England in which there was a marked increase in the consumption and variety of "luxury". This included sugar, tea, and coffee.

  • The Trial of Galileo

    Galileo was under house arrest until his death, in 1642. condemnation of Galileo Galilei by the Roman Catholic Inquisition in 1633 for his support of heliocentrism
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    The English Civil War

    series of conflicts and Political machinations.
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    Reign of Louis XIV

    One of the longest rulers in history. Also known as the "Sun King". Very Intelligent. Started as king at a very young age, and the nobles were not happy about it.

  • Peace of Westphalia

    Ending the Thirties Year War. Ending conflict between Spain, Dutch and German phase of 30 years war.

  • Thomas Hobbes publishes The Leviathan

    Based on the biblical reference on the Leviathan.
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    Navigation Acts

    The Navigation Acts were a series of English laws that restricted colonial trade to the mother country. An Overseas Law/Act.

  • The English Monarchy Restored

    King Charles II, was the first to rule after the Restoration. Followed the Wars of Three Kingdoms.

  • Reign of Peter the Great

    Peter the Great was born in Moscow, Russia. Peter was officially declared Sovereign of all Russia.

  • Test Acts of England

    English Penal Laws. Religious test for public office

  • Revocation of Edict of Nantes

    Louis XIV issued the Edict of Fontainbleau. This was also known as the Revocation of Edict of Nantes.

  • Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica

    Written by Issac Newton. Written in 3 books.

  • The “Glorious Revolution”

    Throne was taken from King James, and William of Orange. Event brought a permanent realignment of power within the English constitution.

  • John Locke "Two Treatises of Government"

    Written by John Locke. Political Philosophy.
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    The Enlightenment

    Group of famous Philosophers. Emphasizing in reason and individualism. It was a movement.
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    The Agricultural Revolution

    The improvement of produce in crops. Lasted a very long time.
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    The Rococo Period

    Another period of time in Europe, this was an art movement that came about in France. "Rock and Shell Garden Ornamentation".

  • Enclosure Movement

    Cause of the Industrial Revolution in England. Large Farmers bought out the land from the smaller farmers.
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    War of Spanish Succession

    First war of modern times with treatres of war in Spain, Italy, Germany, Holland, and at sea. When King Charles II died he gave the crown to French Prince Philip of Anjou.
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    Reign of Maria Theresa of Austria

    Only Female ruler in the 650 years of the Habsburg Dynasty. Queen of Hungary and Bohemia.
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    The Classical Period

    The timespan of classical art and music. This is the time period of Beethoven and Mozart, etc.
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    Reign of Frederick the Great of Prussia

    Won wars. Expanded Territories. Made Prussia's military very powerful.
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    War of Austrian Succession

    War solved nothing. The entire war had no solution and led to further wars.
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    Seven Years' War

    Involved every main power in Europe. Except the Ottoman Empire. Spanning across 5 continents.

  • Diplomatic Revolution

    Reversal of longstanding alliances. Between War of Austrian Succession and the Sevens' Year War.

  • The Social Contract

    Published by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Also known as the first discourse.
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    Reign of Catherine the Great of Prussia

    Expanded Territories and Modernized Russia. Became empress in 1762
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    American Revolution

    rejected the British Monarchy. Overthrew the authority of Great Britain.
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    Reign of Napoleon Bonaparte

    French Military Leader. Conquered most of Europe.

  • First Partition of Poland

    Ended the existence of Poland-Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1795

  • The Wealth of Nations

    Published by Adam Smith. Famous Philosopher.
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    French Revolution

    Overthrew the French Monarchy. Partially moved forward by Napoleon.
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    Slave Revolt in Haiti

    Most Successful Slave Rebellion in Western Hemisphere. Also ending French Control over the colony.

  • A Vindication on the Rights of Women

    Book published by Mary Wollstonecraft. Womens Political and Moral Subjects.

  • Edward Jenner’s Smallpox Vaccination

    Edward Jenner's found the cure for Smallpox. Very Important in medical history.

  • Congress of Vienna

    Four European Powers which had defeated Napoleon. First goal to a new balance of power.