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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was created in England reducing the king's power -
1231
The Papal Inquisition
Pope Gregory IX started the Inquisition to combat heresy in Europe -
1252
Inquisitional Torture
Torture was allowed to obtain confessions by Pope Innocent IV -
1280
Parliament
English Parliament was formed to advise and take power away from the king -
1440
Movable Type Print
Johannes Gutenberg invented the first movable type to print books more effectively during the Renaissance -
1478
Spanish Inquisition
Pope Sixtus IV authorized the Spanish Inquisition to combat heresy -
1492
Discovery of West Indies
Christopher Columbus discovered what he thought was India and the Indies, but instead found the West Indies, Islands off the coast of the Americas -
1496
The Last Supper
Leonardo da Vinci finished his version of the famous painting The Last Supper during the Renaissance -
May 20, 1498
New Route To India
Vasco da Gama finally reached India, paving a new and more efficient path to India -
1501
Statue of David
Michelangelo began to work on his famous sculptor, the Statue of David, during the Renaissance -
1502
Discovery Of The Americas
Most people are misled into believing that Columbus discovered the Americas, while the truth is Amerigo Vespucci actually did. The Americas were named after Amerigo. -
1503
Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa during the Renaissance -
1509
The Praise of Folly Written
Desiderius Erasmus wrote " The Praise of Folly" during the Renaissance -
1512
The Sistine Chapel of Vatican
Michelangelo spent these years painting the ceiling of this church during the Renaissance -
1513
The Prince
Niccolo Machiavelli wrote his book, "The Prince" during the Renaissance -
1513
Knight and Devil
Albrecht Durer engraved the famous piece Knight and Devil during the Renaissance -
Oct 31, 1517
95 Theses
Martin Luther nailed his "95 Theses" on his church's door during the Reformation -
1519
Exploration of the Yucatan Peninsula
Hernando Cortez landed in the Yucatan Peninsula, part of modern day Mexico, and starts the exploration of this land -
1519
¨Circumnavigation Of The World¨
Ferdinand Magellan tried to circumnavigate the world, but was killed by a tribe of natives. One of his five ships and eighteen of his men made it back to Spain -
1521
Edict of Worms
Martin Luther is summoned by Charles V to appear before the Imperial Diet at Worms and Edict of Worms is issued during the Reformation -
Jan 3, 1521
Luther's Excommunication
Pope Leo X issues the Decet Romanum Pontificem, excommunicating Martin Luther from the Catholic Church during the Reformation -
Aug 13, 1521
Spanish Victory Over The Aztecs
An army led by Hernando Cortez defeated the Aztecs at their capital, Tenochtitlán. The Aztecs were led by Montezuma. -
Apr 21, 1526
First Battle of Panipat
Babur defeated the sultan of Dehli, and founded the Mughal empire during the Renaissance time period -
Nov 15, 1532
Conquering Of The Incas
Francisco Pizarro conquered the Incas in the Andes Mountains of Peru. He executed the king, Atahuallpa. -
1534
Anglican Church
King Henry VIII created the Anglican Church to divorce one of his many wives, Catherine of Aragon, during the Reformation -
1534
Discovery of Canada
Jacques Cartier sailed across the Atlantic and discovered Canada, claiming it for France. -
Aug 15, 1534
The Society of Jesus
The Society of Jesus was founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, calling the followers Jesuits during the Reformation -
1540
Recognition of Jesuits
Pope Paul III recognizes the Jesuits as part of their religion during the Reformation -
1542
Roman Inquisition
Pope Paul III started the Roman Inquisition to combat heresy -
Period: Dec 13, 1545 to Dec 4, 1563
The Council of Trent
The Council of Trent fought back against the Reformation, AKA the Counter-Reformation. The ecumenical council of the Catholic Church met here 3 times between these dates -
1559
Index of Forbidden Books
A list of books created by Pope Paul IV that were banned for heretical content; caused the burning of hundreds of books during the Roman Inquisition -
1562
Attack of Huguenots
A civil war in Europe caused the attacks on many Huguenots during the Reformation -
Period: 1577 to 1580
Circumnavigation Of The World
Francis Drake circumnavigated the globe to escape from an attacking fleet of ships, and returned home to Spain a hero. -
Romeo and Juliet
William Shakespeare wrote his famous play, "Romeo and Juliet," during the Renaissance -
Edict of Nantes
King Henry IV granted Huguenots the right to religious freedom and the same rights as any other citizen during the Reformation -
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Age Of Louis XIV
This was the century where Louis XIV ruled France and was an amazing leader -
Hamlet
William Shakespeare wrote his famous play, "Hamlet" during the Renaissance -
Don Quixote
Miguel de Cervantes published his famous book, "Don Quixote" -
The Telescope
Galileo Galilei created his version of the telescope -
Planetary Motion
Johannes Kepler creates the first two laws of planetary motion -
King Louis XIII
King Louis XIII becomes King of France at 8 years old during the Reformation -
Period: to
30 Years War
A war between the Catholics and Protestants that dragged many countries into it, such as France and Spain; the Peace of Augsburg ended the war. happened during the Reformation -
Planetary Motion Pt 2
Johannes Kepler create the third law of planetary motion -
Laws Of Refraction
Rene Descartes proposes his Laws of Refraction -
Start Of English Civil War
The English Civil War between the Puritan Parliament and the Monarchy started, leaded by Oliver Cromwell -
Execution Of Charles I
King Charles I was executed by Puritan members of Parliament and Cromwell as part of the English Civil War -
Parliament Revolt
Oliver Cromwell and Puritan members of Parliament revolted against Charles I and established a dictatorship -
Leviathan
Thomas Hobbes published his book, "Leviathan" -
Restoration
Cromwell dies and the monarchy is brought back by Charles II -
Laws Of Gravity
Isaac Newton proposes his Laws of Gravity -
Laws Of Motion
Isaac Newton proposes his Laws of Motion -
Glorious Revolution
James II is replaced by his daughter Mary and William of Orange -
English Bill Of Rights
The English Bill of Rights was written by Parliament as part of the arrangement between Parliament and William and Mary -
English Bill Of Rights
The English Bill of Rights is written by Parliament as a part of a deal between Parliament and William and Mary -
Versailles
The construction of Versailles is finished, moving the political center of France -
Spirit Of Laws
Baron de Montesquieu published his book, "Spirit of Laws" -
The Social Contract
Jean-Jacques Rousseau published his book, "The Social Contract" -
Storming Of The Bastille
Revolutionaries stormed the Bastille, a prison, starting the great fear -
Constitution Of 1791
The National Assembly completed the new Constitution of 1791 -
Sneaky King
Louis XVI tried to sneak out of Paris to set up an army and return the absolute monarchy to France -
Reign Of Terror
Robespierre starts the Reign of Terror by beheading Louis XVI -
Execution Of Louis XVI
Louis XVI was arrested and tried for treason. He was beheaded by Robespierre -
End Of The Reign Of Terror
Robespierre was tried as threat to the revolution and beheaded, ending the Reign of Terror and allowing moderates to regain power -
Candide
Voltaire published his book, "Candide" -
Constitution Of 1795
Rebel moderates write the Constitution of 1795 -
Battle of Rivoli
Napoleon defeated the Austrians, who outnumbered the French. This was one of Napoleon's famous battles -
Emperor Of France
Napoleon became the emperor of France by taking the crown from the pope, and crowning himself, which had never been done before -
Battle Of Austerlitz
Napoleon achieved his greatest victory against the Austrians and Prussians -
Exile
Napoleon is exiled to Elba, an island in the Mediterranean due to the Treaty of Fontainebleau after he abdicates his throne -
Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon's forces are slaughtered by the Russians at the Battle of Waterloo after marching into, and starting to come back out of Russia -
Exile Part 2
Napoleon is exiled once again to the island of St Helena in the Atlantic Ocean after he attempted to regain control of France -
Liberty Leading The People
Eugene Delacroix painted his famous painting, Liberty Leading the People -
Two Treatises On Government
John Locke Published his book, "Two Treatises on Government"
