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Dec 20, 1440
Johannes Gutenberg invents the Printing Press
Made it possible to produce books quickly and cheaply. Gutenberg printed complete versions of the bible, the Gutenberg Bible, in 1445. -
Apr 13, 1509
Henry VIII beomces king of England
First king to be Protestant -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther Posts 95-Theses
95-Theses states what that the Catholic Church is focused on wealth and power, and not religion. -
Nov 29, 1521
Martin Luther is Excommunicated
No one in the empire may give food or shelter to Martin Luther. one prince disobeys, and allows Martin to stay in a castle. While Martin was living in the castle, he translated the Bible to german. -
Sep 3, 1524
Peasants' Revolt Begins
German peasants demanded a end to serfdom. bands of angry peasants went about the countryside raiding monasteries, pillaging, and burning. Princes crushed the revolt, killing as many as 100,000 people. -
Jul 25, 1527
England Breaks Away From Catholic Church
Henry VIII asked Pope to denounce his marriage, Pope said no. Henry VIII breaks away from the Catholic Church -
Nov 6, 1530
John Calvin breaks away from the Catholic church
Calvinism begins -
Sep 3, 1534
Society of Jesus formed
members called "Jesuits". They focused on three activites. 1. They founded schools throughout europe. 2. Convert non-Christians to Catholicism. 3. Stop the spread of Protestantism. -
May 22, 1545
Council of Trent Begins
Catholic Church officials, met to reform the Catholic Church -
Sep 25, 1555
Peace at Augsburg
Permanently ended religious struggle between Catholics and Protestants. -
Dec 6, 1558
Elizibeth I becomes Queen of England
Restores Protestantism back to England, united British Isles under Anglican Church -
Sep 3, 1563
Council of Trent Ends
all Reformations completed, Council of Trent is no longer needed. -
Jun 1, 1572
St. Bartholomew Massacre in France
Specific types of people targeted, (Huguenots) were killed. -
England defeats Spanish Armada
Spanish Armada created to punish Protestant countrys. Was defeated in the water South of England -
Edict of Nantes issued
King Henry IV promoted peace, and allowed Hugeunots to worship freely -
30 Years' War begins
Catholics Versus Protestants -
30 Years War ends
Treaty of Westphailia ends the 30 Years War -
Edict of Nantes Revoked
Louis XIV cancels Edict of Nantes. Huguenots no longer allowed religious freedom. many fled the country.
