US History - Technology Project 3 (Timeline 1600-1700)

By Zulu73

  • Queen Elizabeth Dies

    Queen Elizabeth dies at the age of 69 from blood poisoning.

  • Thirty Years War

    Thirty Years War started in 1618 between Catholics and the Protestants in Europe. It included all of Europe except England.

  • Cornelis Drebbel

    Drebbel was a Dutch engineer and inventor. He built the first human-powered submarine.

  • Charles I of England

    Charles I became King of England and held this title for 24 years. During his last years he fought in the English Civil War.

  • English Civil War

    The English Civil War was led to execution of Charles I and it also established the republican of commonwealth.

  • Treaty of Westphalia

    The Treaty of Westphalia is signed, ending the Thirty Years War and radically shifting the balance of power in Europe.

  • St.. Petersburg Founded

    St. Petersburg was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great in Russia. This was the capitol of Russia and was open to year-long trade.

  • South Carolina

    South Carolina becomes the first English colony with an African-American majority.