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1300
renaissance
This started in Italy and created a rebirth in classical knowledge. This eventually spread throughout northern Europe. -
Aug 3, 1492
columbus dicovers the new world
Columbus brought Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria to find a new way to get to Asia. By doing this he accidentally "discovers" America. -
Oct 31, 1517
95 theses
Martin Luther's writings against the pope and indulgences. Luther nailed a copy of it to the door of the church. -
edict of nantes
The edict of nantes was signed off by King Henry IV. This gave the Huguenots rights in the nation. -
thirty years war
A war in northern Europe pertaining to the catholics and protestants. This war limited the power of the holy roman empire and split up Germany. -
English Civil War
The English Civil War was based on religious differences. The sides being the royalists and the one that supported the parliment. -
Edict Of Nantes Revoked
Louis XIV revoked the edict of nantes with edict of fontainebleau. This took away the rights of the huguenots. -
Glourious Revolution
This was when the people overthrew James II. It showed how the people had a say in their government. -
American revolution
American patriots started revolts.This gave America independent from Great Britain. -
Legacy of Napoleon
Napoleon attempted to unify the Europe under France (this was not successful). He also created the napoleonic code and provided nationalism to his people. -
French Revolution
The people of France overthrew the monarchy. They also took control over the government -
congress of vienna
This was a meeting to change Europe. The three things were a balance of power, prevent future french aggression, and restore former monarchs -
Opening ports to Japan
Matthew Perry opens the ports with Japan so that they will trade with America. He brought four ships to threaten the emperor to engage with the the western world. -
unification of germany
This event was led by Bismarck and his tactic Realpolitik. Occurred at the hall of mirrors.