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Sep 4, 1377
John Wycliffe and Jan Huss speak out against the Catholic Church
Jan Huss was burned to death by the Catholic Church. John said that anyone who can read should have a bible.
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Jun 4, 1381
Peasants' Revolt Begins
This revolt was very popular and was a major event for history of England.
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Mar 7, 1440
Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press.
Him making the printing press helped with refinements and increased mechanization. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=Johannes+Gutenberg+invents+the+printing+press&um=1&hl=en&biw=1152&bih=695&tbm=isch&tbnid=evUnQAJsU4gNUM:&imgrefurl=http://top5s.net/index.php/2012/02/top-5-watershed-moments-in-history/&imgurl=http://top5s.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/4166.jpg&w=287&h=350&ei=MIBGUN3-LoSu0AG71YDoCw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=271&sig=116168265529110187009&page=1&tbnh=162&tbnw=133&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r -
Jun 28, 1509
Henry VIII becomes king of England
Henry VIII was married six times. He beheaded his first wife because she could not have a boy like he wanted.
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Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther Posts 95 Theses
Martin Luther wrote the 95 These because he was against the selling indulgences. When he found out they were doing that it made him turn against the Catholic Church. http://praysmill.com/pm-blog/something-greater-than-halloween-happened-on-october-31st/ -
Jan 3, 1521
Martin Luther is excommunicated
He refused to recant his writings which caused the emperor to call him an outlaw and a heretic.
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Jul 28, 1530
John Calvin breaks from the Catholic Church
Not only did he break from the Catholic Church he also led Protestant Christian religion.
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Sep 4, 1534
Society of Jesus formed
This is a religious order that follows the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Nov 3, 1534
England breaks away from the Catholic Church
Protestant Reformation was one the main reasons why England broke away from the Catholic Church.
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Dec 13, 1545
Council of Trent begins
This council is one of the Church's most important council. The council look at the teachings of Martin Luther and other Protestant reformers.
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Nov 4, 1555
Peace at Augsburg
It was the result of Reformation. It divided Europe into Roman Catholic Church and the new Lutheran Church.
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Nov 17, 1558
Elizabeth I becomes queen of England
She was born a princess but her mom was beheaded which made Elizabeth declared illegitimate. She was the daughter of Henry VIII.
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Sep 4, 1563
Council of Trent ends
The council of Trent was a series of three meetings. The council of Trent was called by Paul Ill who was pope from 1534 to 1549.
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Aug 23, 1572
St.Bartholomew Massacre in France
This massacre expanded outward to other urban centres and the countryside.
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England defeats the Spanish Armada
The Spanish Armada was to over throw Elizabeth I of England to put an end to her being involved with the Spanish Netherlands.
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Edict of Nantes Issued
It was to promote civil unity and to give Calvenism substantial rights in a nation like Catholic.
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30 Years War Begins
Thirty Years Was was when many wars had happened. All of them happend in Central Europe. It was one of the most effective things that had happend in Europe.
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30 Years Was Ends (Treaty of Westphalia)
The Treaty of Westphalia was a series of peace signings which made the 30 years war end.
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Edicts of Nantes Revoked
drove a good amount of Protestants, and increased them around borders of France.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edict_of_Nantes
