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Jun 6, 1381
Peasant's Revolt
The lower classes revolted against the upper classes but onky raised awareness -
Jul 6, 1415
John Wycliffe ans Jan Huss speak out against the catholic church
John Wycliffe and Jan Huss spoke out against the church because they didnt belive that the church should be so focused on wealth. They were punished for their actions. -
Dec 5, 1440
Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press
In 1440 Johannes invented the movable type printing press and it was very useful in spreading information and printing different languages so everyone could understand. -
Apr 21, 1509
Henry VIII becomes king of England
On this day Henry became the eighth king of England and had six wives -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther posts the 95 theses
On this day martin luther posted a list that critized the church and attacked the selling of indulgences. -
Jan 3, 1521
Martin Luther is excommunicated
Martin luther was excommunicated on this day for his acts of heritics. -
Nov 6, 1530
John Calvin breaks from the Catholic Church
In 1530 John Calvin broke from the catholic church and started calvinism. Martin Luther "layed the egg to be hatched" which was calvanism. -
Aug 15, 1534
Society of Jesus
The society of Jesus was also known as the jesuaits. There job was to spread their faith and teachings of God. -
Dec 17, 1538
England breaks away from catholic church
In 1538 England broke away from the catholic church because Henry was the king of England and when he left they all left. -
Period: Dec 13, 1545 to Dec 4, 1563
Council of Trent
The council of trent was a council of the church who met to decide things. -
Sep 25, 1555
Peace at Augsurg
The peace at Augsburg settled the struggle between lutherans and catholics. -
Nov 17, 1558
Elizabeth 1 becomes queen of england
Daughter of Henry and Anne became the first queen of England on this day. -
Aug 24, 1572
St. Bartholomew Massacre
The St. Bartholomew massacre in France was when the catholics showed major violence towards the french calvinist who were also called huguenots. -
England defeats the Spanish Armada
This battle was taken place when the leader of spain, king phillip, tried invading england which was ruled by queen elizabeth. -
Edict of Nantes Issued
The edict of nates let the french calvinists worship freely and gave tolerance of the huegenots religion. -
30 Years War Begins
The 30 years war was a long, drawn out dispute between the protestants and catholics -
Treaty of Westphalia
The Treaty of Westphalia marked the end of the thirty years war between the protestants and catholics.
