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Jan 1, 1440
Invention of the Printing Press
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Oct 31, 1517
Posting of the 95 Theses
Written by Martin Luther, a protest clerical abuses such as the sale of indulgences. -
Jan 1, 1519
The Painting of the Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa was a oil painting by Leonardo Da Vinci. He started the painting in Florence, Italy around 1503 and finished it around 1519. It is now known as one of the most famous paintings in history. -
Period: Jan 1, 1521 to Jan 1, 1546
Luther's Translation of the Bible
Martin Luther translated the Bible from Latin to German. -
Jan 1, 1540
Invention Of the First Telescope
Galileo first used the telescope around 1546 to prove the Heliocentic Theory -
Period: Dec 13, 1545 to Dec 4, 1563
Council of Trent
Met to exam the doctrine and reform of the catholic church -
Jan 1, 1564
The Introduction Of the Heliocentric Theory
Galileo Galilei observed space with the newly invented telescope. All of his findings supported Copernicus' heliocentric theory. -
The Peak of The Renaissance Era
A cultural movement that spred through Europe. Art, science, literature, religion, and politics flourished during this time. -
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30 Years War
Fought mostly in Germany by a Protestants and the Catholics. -
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The Reign of Louis XIV, XV, & XVI
Louis XIV, XV, & XVI were the rulers of France until 1789. -
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Age of the Monarchs
The era where Kings and Queens rulled with full power and control. -
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Age of Reason
Also called the Age of Enlightment, a time period in which intellectiuals were more important in order to reform society. -
Newtons Law of Gravity
Isaac Newton came up with the Law of Gravity and pubished in his book around 1986. -
Invention of the First Steam Engine
Thomas Savey patened the first steam engine in 1698 -
The First Electric Battery
Benjamin Franklin was the first person to use the term "battery" to describe an array of charged glass plates. -
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French Revolution
A rebellion against the monarchy -
The Invention Of The Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin in 1794. The cotton gin is a machine that pulls cotton from its seeds. -
The First Steel Plow by John Deere
John Deere designed the first steel cast steel plow that greatly assisted the Great Plains Farmers. -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7 1941 starting World War II -
D-Day
On June 6, 1944, Allies attacked Nomany, France. -
Enola Gay Drops Da Bomb
Enola Gay dropped the bomb " Little Boy' on Hiroshima. -
Nelson Mandela Becomes President
Nelson Mandela because president of South Africa after being realed from jail.
