Renaissance, Reformation, and Age of Discovery

By karm324
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    Paper was invented by the Chinese

    Paper was invented by the Chinese
    Allows us to write, make historical records, and many more invemtions.
  • Jul 6, 1415

    John Huss was burned at the stake for being a heretic.

    John Huss was burned at the stake for being a heretic.
    By him being burned at the stake it showed his sacrifice for what he believed in.
  • Nov 20, 1439

    Johann Gutenburg invented the printing press.

    Johann Gutenburg invented the printing press.
    Enabled for works to be printed and produced widely.
  • Aug 3, 1492

    Christopher Columbus was sponsored by Queen Isabella to sail westward to reach Asia.

    Christopher Columbus was sponsored by Queen Isabella to sail westward to reach Asia.
    It enabled him to discover a new world and new oppurtunites of commerce were developed.
  • Jan 1, 1498

    Leonardo da Vinci painted the Last Supper.

    Leonardo da Vinci painted the Last Supper.
    Influenced many people during the Renaissance.
  • Jan 1, 1499

    Michaelangelo sculpted the Pieta

    Michaelangelo sculpted the Pieta
    Only piece ever signed by Michaleangelo.
  • Nov 20, 1500

    Slaves were transported along the MIddle Passage of Triangular Trade.

    Slaves were transported along the MIddle Passage of Triangular Trade.
    When slaves were brought over seas to the Americas.
  • Oct 31, 1517

    Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to a church door

    Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to a church door
    It sparked the Protestant Reformation.
  • Sep 20, 1519

    Ferdinand Magellan's crew was the first to circumnavigate the globe

    Ferdinand Magellan's crew was the first to circumnavigate the globe
    The Strait of Magellan was discovered.
  • Nov 20, 1520

    Followers of Martin Luther met at the Catholic Church.

    Followers of Martin Luther met at the Catholic Church.
    Gave them a place to discuss and was the birth of the Protestant Church.
  • Aug 13, 1521

    Hernando Cortes and his forces overthrew the Aztec Empire

    Hernando Cortes and his forces overthrew the Aztec Empire
    Enabled control of Northern Mexico.
  • Aug 11, 1529

    Henry VIII broke from the Church in Rome and divorced his wife.

    Henry VIII broke from the Church in Rome and divorced his wife.
    Led to him heading the Church of England.
  • Nov 20, 1530

    John Calvin developed the idea of predestination.

    John Calvin developed the idea of predestination.
    Gave the idea of salvation by faith alone
  • Apr 20, 1534

    Jaques Cartier explored the St. Lawrence River to Montreal for France.

    Jaques Cartier explored the St. Lawrence River to Montreal for France.
    Gave France new land.
  • Aug 20, 1534

    The Jesuits were created during the Protestant Reformation.

    The Jesuits were created during the Protestant Reformation.
    Spread Catholic doctrine around the world.
  • Nov 19, 1534

    Elizabeth I became the head of the Anglican Church.

    Elizabeth I became the head of the Anglican Church.
    Gave expansion and colonialism.

  • Sir Francis Drake defeated SPanish Armada.

    Sir Francis Drake defeated SPanish Armada.
    Was the largest fleet ever assembled. Britain became strongest naval power in results of the defeat

  • Henry VIII of France issued the Edict of Nantes.

    Henry VIII of France issued the Edict of Nantes.
    Granted Huguenots the right to worship as Protestants and it returned many of their civil privileges.

  • Cardinal Richelieu got France involved in the Thirty Years' War.

    Cardinal Richelieu got France involved in the Thirty Years' War.
    Changed the focus of the war from religious to political conflict.

  • Jesus began the Christian religion.

    Jesus began the Christian religion.
    Christianity began early and spread as years passed.