Setting The Scene For America

By Parrotboy78
  • Leif Ericson
    Aug 31, 1001

    Leif Ericson

    CitationLeif Ericson was a viking from Greenland and he was first on the North American Continent.
  • Black Death
    Aug 31, 1348

    Black Death

    Citation A period of time where a disease was spread by rats to humans. Many people died, so the were more careful about washing everything
  • Great (Western) Schism
    Aug 31, 1378

    Great (Western) Schism

    citationThe Great Schism was a time where the Catholic faith had two to three popes. This cause confusion as to who was the right one, and made it easier to see that there should only be one.
  • Printing Press
    Sep 4, 1440

    Printing Press

    Citation Johannes Gutenberg of Germany created the first moving type printing press. This made it easier to get papers done quicker and get more papers out in less time.
  • The Spanish Inquisition
    Aug 31, 1487

    The Spanish Inquisition

    CitationThe Christians from Spain kicked out the Jews and Muslims. Many were very mad and had riots. It ended different religions in Spain.
  • Spanish Christians conquer Muslim Moors
    Jan 1, 1492

    Spanish Christians conquer Muslim Moors

    Citation On January 2nd, 1492, the last of Muslim Moors were conquered, again kicking out a religion.
  • Christopher Columbus
    Aug 31, 1492

    Christopher Columbus

    CitationChristopher Columbus was a Spanish explorer that found the Americas.
  • John Cabot
    Aug 31, 1497

    John Cabot

    Citation An Engish explorer that found Canada.
  • Protestant Reformation
    Aug 31, 1517

    Protestant Reformation

    Citation The Protestant Reformation was an attempt by Martin Luther to reform the Catholic Church. This then seperated the church and created many new ones.
  • Hernando Cortes
    Aug 31, 1519

    Hernando Cortes

    Citation A Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire.
  • Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadelupe
    Aug 31, 1531

    Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadelupe

    Citation Juan Diego saw the Virgin Mary in a vision. This changed many people back to the Catholic Faith and made them have stronger beliefs in the church.
  • Francisco Pizarro
    Sep 4, 1532

    Francisco Pizarro

    Citation A Spanish Conquistador that conquered the Incan Empire.
  • King Henry VIII and the Chruch of England
    Sep 4, 1534

    King Henry VIII and the Chruch of England

    Citation The Pope said Henry could not have an 8th divorce, so he started his own church. This added a new church to the world.
  • Council of Trent
    Sep 4, 1545

    Council of Trent

    Citation A council that handeled the Churches problems. This took a lot of stress off the Popes and it answered the peoples questions.
  • Roanoke Founding

    Roanoke Founding

    Citation England explored Roanoke Island and went back to get supplies. When they got back to Roanoke Island everyone was gone. It has given the world a new mystery to solve.
  • Jamestown

    Jamestown

    Citation It was the first permanent English colony in North America. This was the colony that started others and eventually made America what it is today.
  • Henry Hudson

    Henry Hudson

    Citation English explorer that was looking for a faster way to the Pacific Ocean.
  • King Louis XIV

    King Louis XIV

    Citation The King of France that ruled for many years in Versailles. He extended the French border and gave French new enemies due to the wars to expand the border.
  • Marquette and Joliet

    Marquette and Joliet

    Citation Marquette and Joliet were French explorers that were looking to reach the Mississippi River.