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Sep 3, 1377
John Wycliffe and Jan Huss speak out against the Catholic Church
John Wycliffe was attacked by the church for his views that all people who could read should have the bible. He was protected by people of power in England, however, so he couldn't be harmed. Jan Huss agreed with the teachings of John Wycliffe and was burned to death. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=john+wycliffe&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&rlz=1C1CHFA_enUS487US487&biw=1124&bih=1062&tbm=isch&tbnid=1BFTGMhrFBBacM:&imgrefurl=http://www.catalystmin.org/john-wycliffe/&imgurl=http://www.catalystmin.org/storage/ -
Sep 3, 1381
Peasants' Revolt Begins
The peasants' revolt was a protest against the poor working conditions and unfair treatment of the surfs. While not successful, it played a large part in the end of fuedalism. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=peasants%27+revolt&num=10&um=1&hl=en&rlz=1C1CHFA_enUS487US487&biw=1124&bih=1062&tbm=isch&tbnid=uwLy0ZFs6K0xEM:&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peasants%27_Revolt&imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a0/Richard_II_meets_rebels.jpg/300px-Richard_II_meets_rebels.j -
Sep 3, 1440
Johannes Gutenburg invents the printing press
Johannes Gutenburg created a way to mass produce books cheaply, which lead to an increase in literacy and a greater understanding of the bible. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=printing+press&num=10&um=1&hl=en&rlz=1C1CHFA_enUS487US487&biw=1124&bih=1062&tbm=isch&tbnid=BVFetygj_DyO-M:&imgrefurl=http://www.historyguide.org/intellect/press.html&imgurl=http://www.historyguide.org/images/gutenberg.jpg&w=195&h=261&ei=pS5FUOSMDdCP0QGrsoGIDQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=421&vpy=197&dur=1380&hovh=208&hovw=156&tx=1 -
Apr 21, 1509
Henry VIII becomes king of England
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Oct 31, 1517
martin luther posts his 95 theses
Martin Luther nails his 95 theses attacking the selling of indulgences to his churches wall. http://foraslanandvolstate.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/martin_luther_95_theses.jpg -
Jan 3, 1521
Martin Luther is excommunicated
Martin Luther was excommunicated from the Catholic church because of his "heretical views" and for the 95 theses. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=martin+luther&um=1&hl=en&rlz=1C1CHFA_enUS487US487&biw=1124&bih=1062&tbm=isch&tbnid=6KWS70tx3zXvDM:&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther&imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9a/Martin_Luther_by_Cranach-restoration.tif/lossy-page1-220px-Martin_Luther_by_Cranach-restoration.tif.jpg&w=220&h=236&ei=ET1FUJKTKYr1qQGt4o -
Aug 31, 1530
John Calvin breaks from the Catholic Church
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Sep 3, 1534
England breaks away from the Catholic church
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Sep 3, 1534
society of Jesus formed
The Society of Jesus was a Catholic order whos main goal was to spread Catholisism throughout the world. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=society+of+jesus&num=10&um=1&hl=en&rlz=1C1CHFA_enUS487US487&biw=1124&bih=1062&tbm=isch&tbnid=_RmloUZLiaaWVM:&imgrefurl=http://jesuit-collaborative.org/jesuit-spirituality/society-of-jesus&imgurl=http://jesuit-collaborative.org/files/images/society-of-jesus.gif&w=175&h=172&ei=NTxFUJbvEtKiqQHawoHoAw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=511&vpy=232&dur=1165&hovh=137&hovw=140&tx=67& -
Dec 15, 1545
council of trent begins
The council of Trent was a meeting of the church clergy to discuss reforms to Catholisism. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=council+of+trent&num=10&um=1&hl=en&rlz=1C1CHFA_enUS487US487&biw=1124&bih=1062&tbm=isch&tbnid=spMV5uV50DOTPM:&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_of_Trent&imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ca/Council_of_Trent.JPG/300px-Council_of_Trent.JPG&w=300&h=242&ei=tTdFUKqVEqfD6gGipYGgAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=135&vpy=196&dur=873&hovh=193&hovw=240&tx -
Sep 25, 1555
Peace at Augsburg
The peace at Augsburg was a treaty that allowed German princes to decide whether to remain Catholic or become Protestant. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=peace+at+augsburg&num=10&um=1&hl=en&rlz=1C1CHFA_enUS487US487&biw=1124&bih=1062&tbm=isch&tbnid=YMuVUj3V-gQzSM:&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_of_Augsburg&imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/8d/Peace-of-augsburg_1555.jpg/390px-Peace-of-augsburg_1555.jpg&w=390&h=358&ei=jUBFUK_SHazK0AH4lYDQDg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=12 -
Nov 17, 1558
Elizabeth 1 becomes queen of England
Elizabeth 1 becomes queen of England after her sister, Mary, dies. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=elizabeth+1&num=10&um=1&hl=en&rlz=1C1CHFA_enUS487US487&biw=1124&bih=1062&tbm=isch&tbnid=DCRKPu9dIaWJ4M:&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_I_of_England&imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/Darnley_stage_3.jpg/220px-Darnley_stage_3.jpg&w=220&h=322&ei=bSxFUM1OlLfSAcH5gOgB&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=319&vpy=162&dur=1314&hovh=257&hovw=176&tx=87&ty=110&sig=1149318371706 -
Dec 4, 1563
Council of Trent ends
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Aug 23, 1572
St. Bartholomew Massacre in France
The St. Bartholomew Massacre in France was several assassination attempts, followed by mob violence. This was all directed at the Heugonots, or French protestants. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=st+bartholomew+massacre&num=10&um=1&hl=en&rlz=1C1CHFA_enUS487US487&biw=1124&bih=1062&tbm=isch&tbnid=eyooCeK6II2QFM:&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Bartholomew%27s_Day_massacre&imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/52/Francois_Dubois_001.jpg/340px-Francois_Dubois_001.jp -
England defeats the spanish armada
The Spanish Armada attacks England, but it was attacked while waiting for orders. It was then decided to retreat back to Spain, but severe storms wrecked many ships. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=spanish+armada&um=1&hl=en&rlz=1C1CHFA_enUS487US487&biw=1124&bih=1062&tbm=isch&tbnid=NsqFjwftY9HWeM:&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Armada&imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/17/Invincible_Armada.jpg/300px-Invincible_Armada.jpg&w=300&h=235&ei=vi1FUJKPHe-J0QGEw -
Edict of Nantes issued
The French king issued the Edict of Nantes to give freedoms to the French protestants. -http://www.google.com/imgres?num=10&um=1&hl=en&safe=off&biw=1873&bih=1051&tbm=isch&tbnid=TNM5Ep8zmXFygM:&imgrefurl=http://www.louis-xiv.de/index.php%3Fid%3D49&imgurl=http://www.louis-xiv.de/uploads/pics/EdictofNantes.jpg&w=600&h=884&ei=byNFUIysNYiQrgGK1IGwDQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=313&vpy=73&dur=566&hovh=273&hovw=185&tx=74&ty=102&sig=115703424997089407942&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=149&tbnw=96&start=0&ndsp=49&ved=1t:429- -
30 Years war started
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end of the 30 Years War(Treaty of Westphalia
The Signing of the Treaty of Westphalia ended the 30 Years War. http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&safe=off&sa=N&biw=1873&bih=1051&tbm=isch&tbnid=UfBdJdovQiOV2M:&imgrefurl=http://freethoughtalmanac.com/%3Fm%3D20111024&imgurl=http://freethoughtalmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/peaceofwestphalia.jpg&w=359&h=241&ei=lyJFUMuXLvLG6AGXx4DgCg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=406&vpy=168&dur=3274&hovh=184&hovw=274&tx=144&ty=101&sig=115703424997089407942&page=1&tbnh=162&tbnw=210&start=0&ndsp=41&ved=1t:429,r -
edict of nantes repealed
On this day, King Louis XIV repealed the edict of Nantes. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=edict+of+nantes+repealed&um=1&hl=en&rlz=1C1CHFA_enUS487US487&biw=1124&bih=1062&tbm=isch&tbnid=gZeDXgo_JLYtQM:&imgrefurl=http://www.angelusonline.org/index.php%3Fsection%3Darticles%26subsection%3Dshow_article%26article_id%3D2118&imgurl=http://www.angelusonline.org/images/articles/2002_January/Edict_of_Nantes.jpg&w=350&h=276&ei=uydFULHvDIv3qQH8iICIAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=131&vpy=329&dur=1321&hovh=199&hovw=253
