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1775 BCE
The Classical Period in art and music
Less complex as baroque music. Around the time of 1775 and 1825 -
1772 BCE
First Partition of Poland
First Partition of Poland took place in 1772. Growth in Russian Empire power. -
1756 BCE
Seven Years War
War fought between 1756-1763. Economy dropped a lot during this time. -
1750 BCE
The Rococo Period in art and music
Late 18th Century art. "Classical" period of art. Around in the 18th Century. -
1740 BCE
War of Austrian Succession
A war that was developed from three big officials deaths. Happened in 1740. -
1740 BCE
Reign of Maria Theresa of Austria
Queen of Hungary and Bohemia. She began her rule in 1740. -
1740 BCE
Reign of Frederick the Great of Prussia
King of Prussia. Won wars and expanded Prussia. -
1701 BCE
The Agricultural Revolution
Happened int he 18th and 19th century. It was a technical enhancement for farming. -
1701 BCE
War of Spanish Succession
First world war of modern times. Charles the II died w/o a heir and the reign went to a French prince. -
1696 BCE
Reign of Peter the Great
Reigned in Russia. Peter was the 14th child of his parents. -
1689 BCE
John Locke published Two Treatises of Government
John Locke published Two Treatises of Government. He created them in 1689. -
1688 BCE
The “Glorious Revolution”
This was the over throwing of King James II. Happened in 1688. -
1687 BCE
Newton’s publication of the Principia Mathematica
Newton’s book "Principia Mathematica" was published in 1687. First written in Latin. -
1685 BCE
The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment was around 1685-1815. Refered to as the age of reason. -
1673 BCE
Test Act in England
The Test Acts were English penal laws. They were made in 1673. -
1660 BCE
The English Monarchy Restored
King Charles the II was the first monarch to rule since the English Restoration. Happened around 1660. -
1651 BCE
Thomas Hobbes publishes The Leviathan
Thomas Hobbes wrote a book named "The Leviathan". This book came out in 1651. -
1648 BCE
The “Golden Age” of the Netherlands
Netherlands Golden age spread roughly throughout the 17th century. They came out of the Eight year War in the beginning half of the 17th century -
1648 BCE
Peace of Westphalia ends the Thirty Years War
Document that ends the Thirty Year War. The war ended around 1648 -
1643 BCE
Reign of Louis XIV
Known as Louis the great. Also known as the Sun king. -
1642 BCE
The English Civil War
The civil war started in 1642 and ended around 1651. War was fought between Parliamentarians and Royalist. -
1638 BCE
Height of Mercantilism in Europe
Height of Mercantilism in Europe was around the 17th and 18th century. -
1600 BCE
The Baroque Period in art and music
A period of Artistic style. Was popular around 1600-1750 -
1598 BCE
Revocation of the Edict of Nantes
Revocation of the Edict of Nantes was made in 1598. It was an edict issued by King Louis XIV. -
1529 BCE
Ottoman siege of Vienna
There was a battle that took place that on a mountain near Vienna. Happened in 1529.
