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Jan 1, 1095
Crusades (1100)
The Crusades were religious wars between the Christians and Muslems. These wars were fought over Jerusalem. During this time not much was accomplished through a European military perspective. However the Europeans were introduced to many new things. -
Oct 1, 1340
Black Death (1340's)
The Black Plague killed 1/3 of the European population in 5 years. People believe it was a punishment from God. This was an important discovery of medicine and knownledge. This period marked a change in the world. -
Aug 3, 1492
Christopher Columbus Voyage
Columbus convinced the King and Queen of spain to loan him some money for his voyage. He set sail on the Ocean Blue in 1492. He had 3 main ships named the Nina , the Pinta and the Santa Maria. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther (Monk)
Martin Luther,a monk, began to question the teachings of the church. On October 31, 1517- Martin Luther posted 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Church. This marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. The pope demanded Luther recant his 95 Theses. -
Jan 3, 1521
Martin Luther Excommunicated
January 3, 1521, Martin Luther gets excommunicated. Martin Luther got excommunicated because he posted 95 Theses on the Church door. Pope Leo X was the one that excommunicated Martin Luther. He got excommunicated because he refused to recant/take back his 95 Theses. -
Jan 1, 1537
King Henry gets a son
King Henry married many times before he finally got his son. His last marriage was to Jane Seymour. Jane gave birth to a boy who they named Edward. Unfortunately Jane died while giving birth to Edward. -
French and Indian War
This war was fought between France and England for control over the Ohio River Valley. This was
