Setting the Scene for America

By GehlChristian
  • Sep 4, 1001

    Leif Ericson

    Leif Ericson
    Citation The first European to land on the North American continent. He sailed for Greenland, to Norway, and North America.
  • Sep 4, 1347

    The Black Death

    The Black Death
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    The Black Death was a bubonic plauge that killed a very large part of Europe in the 14th century. The plauge was caused by an infection of bacteria from pestisides.
  • Sep 4, 1378

    The Great Schism

    The Great Schism
    Citation A time when there were often two or sometimes three popes. It was a time of disagreement and division of the church that lasted for about 30-40 years.
  • Sep 4, 1440

    Invention of the Printing Press

    Invention of the Printing Press
    Citation Johannes Gutenburg invented the printing press. It allowed books newspapers,books, written work and paper to be printed.
  • Sep 4, 1487

    The Spanish Inquisition

    The Spanish Inquisition
    Citation The church set up a court or army called the Inquisition. It persecuted anyone who went against the church.
  • Sep 4, 1492

    Christopher Columbus

    Christopher Columbus
    Citation An Italian navigator who discovered the "new world" for Spain, even though he was only looking for a new route to China. He also found the "Americas" while sailing for Spain.
  • Sep 4, 1492

    Spanish Christians Conquer the Muslim Moors in Spain.

    Spanish Christians Conquer the Muslim Moors in Spain.
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    The Muslim Moors ruled Spain for hundreds of years. The Spainards then kicked the Muslims out of Spain.
  • Sep 4, 1497

    John Cabot

    John Cabot
    Citation John Cabot was an Italian explorer and navigator who sailed for England. He found North America after the Vikings.
  • Sep 4, 1513

    Juan Diego

    Juan Diego
    Citation Ou Lady of Guadalupe apeared to Juan Diego on a cloth that is still there today in Mexico.
  • Sep 4, 1517

    The Protestant Reformation

    The Protestant Reformation
    Citation Martin Luther began the Reformation in 1517, this movement first sought to change or reform the Roman Catholic Church. Instead it led to the establishment of the Protestant or Lutheran church.
  • Sep 4, 1519

    Hernando Cortes

    Hernando Cortes
    Citation The leader of the Mexican Venture, also he overthrew the Aztec empire of Mexico.
  • Sep 4, 1532

    Francisco Pizarro

    Francisco Pizarro
    Citation He was a Spanish conquistador. He conquered the Inca empire, and he is the founder of the city of Lima, Peru. He Sailed for Spain.
  • Sep 4, 1534

    King Henry VIII and beginning of the Church of England

    King Henry VIII and beginning of the Church of England
    Citation King Henry VIII started his own church, which parliment allowed him to be the king of the English Church.
  • Sep 5, 1545

    Council of Trent

    Council of Trent
    Citation Reacting against protestants it reaffirmed traditional Catholic belief.

  • Roanoke

    Roanoke
    Citation An important financial trade, and industrial center for Western Virginia.

  • Jamestown

    Jamestown
    Citation The first permanent English colony in America.

  • Henry Hudson

    Henry Hudson
    Citation Henry Hudson sailed for both the dutch and the English, to find th Northwest Passage. His mission failed.

  • King Louis XIV

    King Louis XIV
    Citation King Louis XIV ruled France and wanted to conquer Europe. He built the Palace of Versailles.

  • Marquette and Joliet

    Marquette and Joliet
    Citation They both were explorers. They searched together and found the Mississippi River. They were also the first Europeans to cross the Mississippi River.