World History 2: Chapter 21

By Olivia Hedgepeth
  • 1492

    Spain expelled the Muslims and Jews.

    Spain expelled the Muslims and Jews.
  • 1527

    Philip II became the leader of Spain.

    Philip II became the leader of Spain.
  • 1547

    Ivan IV (the Terrible) became the Czar of Russia.

    Ivan IV (the Terrible) became the Czar of Russia.
  • 1557

    Philip II's palace, Escorial, was built.

    Philip II's palace, Escorial, was built.
  • 1566

    James I became the King of England.

    James I became the King of England.
  • 1568

    The Dutch revolt against Spanish rule began.

    The Dutch revolt against Spanish rule began.
  • 1572

    St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre occurred.

    St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre occurred.
  • 1581

    The Dutch Republic was created.

    The Dutch Republic was created.

  • Philip II's Spanish Armada was defeated by England.

    Philip II's Spanish Armada was defeated by England.

  • Henry IV became the first king of the Bourbon dynasty in France.

    Henry IV became the first king of the Bourbon dynasty in France.

  • Henry IV issued the Edict of Nantes.

    Henry IV issued the Edict of Nantes.

  • Oliver Cromwell became the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth in England.

    Oliver Cromwell became the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth in England.

  • Miguel Cervantes published Don Quixote.

    Miguel Cervantes published Don Quixote.

  • Beginning of the Thirty Years War.

    Beginning of the Thirty Years War.

  • Louis XIV's Palace of Versailles was completed.

    Louis XIV's Palace of Versailles was completed.

  • Charles I signed the petition of Right in England.

    Charles I signed the petition of Right in England.

  • Jean Baptiste Colbert became the minister of finance in France.

    Jean Baptiste Colbert became the minister of finance in France.

  • Frederick William became the Elector of Brandenburg.

    Frederick William became the Elector of Brandenburg.

  • The English Civil War began.

    The English Civil War began.

  • Louis XIV became the King of France.

    Louis XIV became the King of France.

  • The Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years War.

    The Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years War.

  • Charles II became the King of England (thus beginning the Restoration).

    Charles II became the King of England (thus beginning the Restoration).

  • Peter I (the Great) became the Czar of Russia.

    Peter I (the Great) became the Czar of Russia.

  • William and Mary became the King and Queen of England (Glorious Revolution).

    William and Mary became the King and Queen of England (Glorious Revolution).

  • Louis XIV cancelled the Edict of Nantes.

    Louis XIV cancelled the Edict of Nantes.

  • Charles VI became the Hapsburg ruler.

    Charles VI became the Hapsburg ruler.

  • James II became the King of England.

    James II became the King of England.

  • The English Bill of Rights was issued in England.

    The English Bill of Rights was issued in England.

  • Treaty of Utrecht was signed ending the War of the Spanish Succession.

    Treaty of Utrecht was signed ending the War of the Spanish Succession.

  • Peter I moved the capital of Russia to St. Petersburg.

    Peter I moved the capital of Russia to St. Petersburg.

  • Maria Theresa became the leader of Austria.

    Maria Theresa became the leader of Austria.

  • Frederick II (the great) became the leader of Prussia.

    Frederick II (the great) became the leader of Prussia.

  • The War of Austrian Succession began.

    The War of Austrian Succession began.

  • The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle was signed.

    The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle was signed.

  • The Seven Years War began.

    The Seven Years War began.