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Oct 1, 1347
Black Death Begins In Europe
Started in 1347 and killed up to 1/3 - 2/3 of Europe. It started in Asia and was spread through rats. It was the cause of the renaissance. -
Jan 1, 1350
Renaissance Begins
Began after the black death. People became specialist in areas to survive. Poor people were able to get land and make many. -
Jan 1, 1439
Johannes Gutenburg - Printing Press
He invented the printing press In Germany. He built it so he could print more bibles. It took about 15 years to make. -
Aug 3, 1492
1st Voyage of Columbus
His ship was named the Santa Maria. After 2 month Columbus landed on an island in the Bahamas. He used a total of three ships on the voyage. -
May 20, 1498
Da Gama Lands In India
He began his voyage in Portugal. He anchored in the east coast of Africa. His voyage lasted 2 years. -
Jan 1, 1502
Naming of the "new world"
The new world is what is now know as america. It was named after Amerigo Vespucci. He set sail to find this land in 1499. -
Jan 1, 1504
Da Vinci paints the Mona Lisa
He started painting the Mona Lisa in 1503. It took one year to finish. He painted her in Italy. -
Jan 1, 1512
Michelangelo begins painting Sistine Chapel
He began painting in 1508. The ceiling was 40 meters long. He finished in 1512. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther Posts 95 Theses
His act of disbelief. It is a list of questions for debate. It was sent to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church. -
Aug 10, 1519
Magellan Begins his trip around the world
He went on this trip to discover the west indies. He discovered the strait of Magellan. He was killed in the Philippines. -
Jan 1, 1534
Henry 8 founds Angelica Church
The 1534 act of supremacy established the church. It is also known as the church of England. he made this church to break away from the pope. -
Dec 13, 1545
Council Of Trent
Took place between 1545 and 1563. Was located in northern Italy. It met under 3 different popes. -
Nov 17, 1558
Elizabeth the 1 Becomes Queen of England
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Phillip the 2 rules spain
He was born in 1527. He began his ruling in 1556. He died while king. -
Jamestown colony in Virginia founded
Had about 100 members at start. -
Slave trade across the Atlantic
It was from the 15th to 19th century. It was in the old world and new world. There was a slave auction in South Carolina
