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Period: 1300 to
renaissance
the renaissance era was a time period from the 14th to the 17th century. it is regarded as the bridge between middle age and modern history. -
1347
black death
the black death or bubonic plague was a devastating plague that killed more than 75 million people. the black death first struck Europe when a fleet of ships showed up carrying the disease. -
1374
death of patrarch
Petrarch was a poet and scholar who set the stage for the renaissance. he is considered the father of the modern Italian language. he died at age 69 -
1452
birth of leonardo da vinci
Leonardo was a leading artist in Italy and intellectual. he is better known for the "mona lisa" and "the last supper" -
1459
gozzoli adoration of the magi
the magi is a famous chapel in the palazzo medici riccardi of Florence Italy. and the walls are covered with a famous cycle of frescoes by the "renaissance master" benozzo gozzoli -
1500
spanish inquisition
the Spanish inquisition killed over 2500 people. it was intended to maintain catholic orthodox. -
1529
ribeiro world map
robeiro was a genius geographer who made a map showing Moluccas in the incorrect spacing giving the Spanish more trade. it took 100s of years to find and correct his doing -
Period: 1555 to
age of absolutism
this is the point in time where monarchs gathered the wealth to state themselves. loui xiv Is the posterboy for this era -
1571
battle of lepento
the king did not have good judgment. that was highlighted in this battle when nothing was gained -
spanish armada
this was a fleet of ships that planned to invade England. it didn't work -
charles execution
Charles was put on trial. he was a "tyrant, traitor, murderer, and public enemy -
leviathan
its also called the matter. its name comes from the bible. -
peter the great
he accended to the throne at age 10. he took on the name czar. -
Period: to
enlightenment
its also refferd to as the age of reason. european politics were radically reorientated during this time. -
two treatises
its a work of political philosophy. it was published anonymously -
steam engine invention.
this was invented by Thomas newton. it wasn't very useful but the idea o0f using steam to power machines was. -
Period: to
industrial revolution
the industrial revolution began in great Britain and soon spread to other countries. it was a period of many very nifty inventions. -
age of loui 13
he stopped and resumed this project many times.he saw the ages of the old kings as the great ages. -
Period: to
american revolution
this was a war for independence.the first shots were fired at lexington and concord -
Period: to
american revolution
this is also knows as the american war of independance. this was a war between the americans and the british. -
alliance with patriot slaves
the british form an alliance with the patriot slaves. he offered to free all american slaves wiliing to enter brititsh lines -
loyalists defeated at moores creek
in this battle the americans defeated the british. they were led by richard caswell. -
france enters
france formally recognized america with the treaty of allience.hostilities from britian soon followed -
loyalists leave america
the 100000 who were loyal to the crown were unwelcom in america. they found new lives in britain -
treaty of paris
the treaty of paris ratifies america. canada ramains britain. -
america vs india
with no europeans to help india was very pressured. the wars aftermath was devastating -
national assembly
it was an assembly formed by representatives of the third estate.it was a joint name for the senate and the chamber of deputies. -
tennis court oath
the tennis court vows they will not separate and to reassemble wherever circumstances require until the constitution of the kingdom is established. they were from the third estate. -
declaration of rights of man
it was an important document of the French revolution. it was passed by frances national constituent assembly -
begin the french revolution
they were on the brink of bankrupsy. this was largly due to there involvement in the american revolution -
Period: to
french revolution
the French revolution was a far reaching social and political upheave. it was partially carried forward by napoleon -
rights as a man.
this book contained 31 articles. it is in defense of the french revolution. -
reign of terror
this period was named by historians. it was given its name after the French republic was first established -
Period: to
napoleonic era
this is the era in which napoleon leads france. its generally classified as having the fourth and final stage of the French revolution in it. -
napoleonic code
this is the French civil code established under napoleon. it was drafted by a commission of four eminent jurist and entered into force -
napoleon proclaims himself emperer
this took place at notre dame cathedral in paris. it was the coronation of napoleon as emperer -
battle of austerlitz
napoleon defeated the third coatilition. this was generally viewed as one of his most brilliant battles -
battle of lepzig
it was napoleons battle with the coalition which was successful in many locations.but was deafeted if the battle of the nations -
napoleons abdiction
napoleon was sent into exile in the medditerrainian island of elba after abdicting as emperor. he was given sovereignty and had his own navy. -
the escape from elba
napoleon escaped from elba landing in south france and marching towards paris.he gathered an army around him as he went. -
telegraph
the telegraph was invented by Samuel morse. this allowed messages to be sent quickly over wire -
ssewing machine
elias howe mad a machie that made making clothes easier. before everyone had to sow by hand -
the explosive invention
Alfred noble was the creator of dynamite. it later became an important way to blast holes in mountains -
vaccine
Louis pastuer believed germs caused disease. using this info he created vaccines that prevented them
