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estabishment of British east India company
This was created for and during the spice trade. it later expanded and traded cotton, silk, and teas. -
gunpowder plot in england
this was a failed assassination attempt on king james and the british parliament. its also called guy fawk's night -
founding of James town vurgina
this was the first British settlement in north America. this laid the groundwork for future colinization -
pilgrims land at pylmouth rock
this was completed by the transportation on the mayflower. this inspired the Thanksgiving traditional holiday. -
thirty years war
this was a religious war between Catholics and protestants. this resulted in the reshaping of the European map. -
treaty of westphalia
The Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years' War and marked a turning point in European history by establishing the concept of state sovereignty. It laid the foundations for the modern system of nation-states. -
English civil war
This series of conflicts arose between supporters of King Charles I (Royalists) and Parliamentarians. The war ultimately led to the execution of Charles I and the brief establishment of a republican Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell. -
great fire of london
The fire started in a bakery on Pudding Lane and raged for three days, destroying a large portion of the city. It led to significant rebuilding efforts and urban improvements, including fire safety regulations. -
hudson's bay company founded
by King Charles II, the Hudson's Bay Company became a key player in the fur trade in North America. It laid the groundwork for British economic interests in Canada and shaped the development of the region. -
glorious revolution
The Glorious Revolution saw the overthrow of King James II in favor of William of Orange and his wife Mary. It established a constitutional monarchy in England and solidified Parliament's role in governing.