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146 BCE
Fall Of Greece
Known for great literature,architecture and as the birth of democracy. Ancient Greece was one of the most influential civilizations. Subsequently it's demises was a major event. In the battle of Corinth the Romans overtook Greece. -
27 BCE
Rise Of The Roman Empire
Beginning with the expansion of the Roman Republic in Italy the civilization of Rome rose. Rome had one of the most powerful militarizes of it's day. Many Roman inventions still influence our societies today. Such as sewers,concrete,roads and news papers. -
100
Han Dynasty
During 100 A.D. was the peak of the eastern Han Dynasty. The Han Dynasty brought the golden age of ancient China. it was an era of peace and prosperity that allowed China to expand into a major world power. They also opened the silk road. -
1347
Black Plague
The plague arrived in Europe when 12 ships from the Black Sea docked at the Sicilian port of Messina. Most of the sailors on board were dead or soon to be. The "death ships" were ordered away but it was already to late. The Black Death named for the colors of it's boils would wipe out about 1/3 of the continent. -
The Declaration Of Independence
After ending connections with Britain the 13 colonies summarized their motivations. The document was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4th 1776. The Declaration of Independence was originally written by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston. With declaring independence and eventually wining against Britain America inspired others to revolt. Primarily the French.