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1400
Renaissance
With a new found interest in art, the European continent exploded with creative genius. Many new art forms were born and many new methods developed. -
Oct 12, 1492
Columbus' Discovery of the "New World"
In an attempt to find a shorter path of trade with India, Columbus sets sail on August 3rd 1492. After two months of travel the sailor sets foot upon land. At first it appears that Columbus reached India, but it was later found that he had discovered a new land mass. Despite common belief Columbus never actually reached America, sailing around the Caribbean and Mexican Gulf instead. Later expeditions where led to the "New World" and the Americas were later discovered. -
Oct 31, 1517
The Nailing of the Ninety-Five Theses
After questioning the ideals of the Catholic Church, Martin Luther concocts a list of ninety-five problems he personally found as corrupt. This attack on the Catholic Church sparked reformation and aided in powering the Protestant movement. Source Page -
1545
The Catholic Counter-Reformation
With the realization that the Catholic Church was corrupt, many people sought to reform it. Several new denominations were formed and the Catholic Church's power was lessened. As a response to these events the Catholic Church began to reform itself and instate and recreate their doctrine. -
1550
The Age of Exploration
With Columbus' discovery of the "New World" people begin to take interest in the new found land. -
Articulation of the Edict of Nantes
King Henry IV of France wrote his Edict of Nantes in Nantes. The document entitles individuals to a right of religious tolerance, and ends Catholic domination in France Source Page -
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English Civil Wars
The English people have become fed up with the absolute monarchy of Charles II and they rebel. Led by Oliver Cromwell, the anti-absolutists, called the Roundheads, attacked the king and his group of Cavaliers. Source Page -
The Enlightenment
During a period of time people thought of stuff. -
Revocation of the Edict of Nantes
As an absolute monarch, Louis XIV brought it upon himself to govern his dominion. In an attempt to further unify France he revokes his grandfather's Edict of Nantes and forces the population to conform under Catholicism. This plan backfired, and several thousand protestants fled the country, searching for a new home without religious oppression. Source Page -
The Glorious Revolution
Upon the restoration of the monarchy, James II followed in his
father's footsteps in the lust for absolute power. His actions were rejected and he was forced to flee the forces of William of
Orange. James' retreat marked the end of Absolutism in the English Government, replaced with a Conventional Monarchy with the signing of the Bill of Rights. The given date marks the time that Parliament handed the crown to William and Mary Source Page -
Peter the Great Builds St. Petersburg
Peter the Great moves the capital of Russia to his newly built St. Petersburg. This facilitates the westernization of Russia and gives them a base of operation adjacent to the western world. -
American Revolution
Influenced by the ideas of the Enlightenment, the New World rebels with the hope of abolishing British control in their country. A variety of conflicts break out with the British "Red coats" on one side and the rebels of America on the other. On September 3rd, 1783, the revolution finally drew to a close with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. -
The Beginning of the French Revolution
With economic struggle and a lack of a competent king, the French rebel. The French revolution is kicked off with a bang as the populous of the French citizenship rises up to storm the Bastille. This beginning strike against French oppression would not be the last, as several other riots would eventually form to take over the monarchy. By the end of Louis XVI's reign, the country of France would be taken over by the radical party of the Jacobins, and the Reign of Terror would begin. -
Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Vienna was established in 1814 with Napoleon's first defeat. It was created to keep the countries of England in balance in relation to power. -
The Opening of Japan to Trade
Matthew Perry was sent to Japan to open it to trade with America. In a show of force he was able to convince Japan to open it's ports.
