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Nov 27, 1095
Crusades
Effect of the Crusades
The Crusades was called by Pope Urban II which made Christian warriors go to Jerusalem and take it from the Muslims. This war opened connections between Europe and the Middle East. This led to more trade between them and eventually led to the Renaissance. -
Jan 1, 1347
Black Death
Effects of the Black Death It was a plague that killed 2/3 Europeans, and left the Europeans shattered. But this contributed to the transformation of Europe because majority of Europeans killed were nobles, and so the serviving merchants, came into power by trading with the Ottoman Empire. Another effect of the Black Death was setting the stage for medicine. -
Jan 1, 1350
Renaissance
Renaissance A period of time that changed Europe dramatically. This was the start of humanism and secular ideas. In addition, during the Renaissance there was a huge increase in trade which spurred both scientifical and art achievements. The Renaissance also led to was the rivival of Roman and Greek ideas. -
Jan 1, 1440
Printing Press
The Impact of the Printing Press
The printing press enabled books to be mass produced which allowed knowledge to be spread throughout Europe. It allowed the communication of people's political and religious views which led to the Protestant Reformation and modern scientific thought. -
Jan 1, 1478
Spanish Inquisition
Rise of the Spanish Inquisition
The Spanish Inquisition was a court that tried people accused of heresy. Their severe punishments instilled fear in people so they did not go against the Church and convert to Protestantism. This event strengthened the Church in Europe. -
Jan 1, 1500
Rise in the Medici Family
Medici Family: Origin and History
After the Medici became an important merchant in Europe, the Medici earned huge amounts of money, and used their wealth and fortune as ways to make Italy flourish and to spur achievements during the Renaissance. Because of this, it brought Italy out of the dark ages and brought forth many important events. -
Jan 1, 1513
Machiavelli's "The Prince"
Machiavelli The Cunning Critic of Political Reason
Machiavelli's book, "The Prince," was a guide on how to rule. It expressed his political views and experiences. Fueled by the newly invented printing press, The Prince was widely read and translated and has influenced philosophers and rulers throughout European history. -
Jan 1, 1517
Martin Luther and the 95 Theses
Martin Luther and the 95 theses
Martin Luther was a huge factor in the Protestant Reformation by questioning the Catholic Church by creating a book named the "95 Thesis" which told how people should interpret the bible for themselves and exposed the Church in their current wrong doings. Because of these actions, it led people to doubt the Church, which caused the Protestant Reformation and the Church losing power. -
Oct 31, 1517
Protestant Reformation
<a href='http://www.medieval-life-and-times.info/medieval-religion/protestant-reformation.htm' >Impacts of the Protestant Reformation</a
The Protestant Reformation reshaped political and religious views in Europe. People started to interpret things themselves instead of believing whatever the Church told them. The Church's authority and power started to dwindle. Political ideas became more secular. -
Jan 1, 1543
Scientific Revolution
Science and Enlightment
The Scientific Revolution was a time where people started to interpret things for themselves instead of believing anything they were told. They used the scientific method to form their conclusions. This led to developments in mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology (including human anatomy) and chemistry transforming views of society and nature.