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Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
East Asia vs. Europe
By: Beckett Sanderson, Yende Mangum, Emily Zhao, and Melodie Liu -
Jan 1, 1517
Martin Luther Nails 95 Theses to a Church Door
This marks the beginning of the Protestant Reformation which would have a large impact on religion in all of Europe. Luther would go on to become one of the largest religious leaders in the world and his movement would turn into one of the most popular religions of that time period. This event had a large impact on the world as we know it because the Protestant faith is now one of the most prominent in the world. -
Jan 1, 1542
The Portuguese Introduce Muskets to the Japanese
Chinese vessel carrying hides from Siam and three Portuguese is blown by a storm to a small island 20 miles southwest of Japan's island of Kyushu. The Portuguese have muskets, which they introduce to the Japanese on the island. This discovery has a large impact on all further conflicts in Japan or between Japan and other forces. The method of warfare for the Japanese as well as the rest of Asia, changes forever. -
The Defeat of the Spanish Armada
Since Spain was Catholic and England was Protestant at this time, there was tension growing between the two countries. The Spanish Armada was sent on a mission to invade and take control of the English channel. The Armada was defeated by the weather and the English fleet. The victory was won over by their superior use of guns. This was one of Queen Victoria´s greatest achievements, and it is significant because it stopped spanish domination over the seas. -
Japanese Invasion of Korea
Hideyoshi had just unified Japan and wants to expand his territory. Japan invades Korea with a goal of conquering China. Korea refuses to provide Japan with a safe passage to China. They arrived at Dongnae Eupseong and fought a 12 hour battle killing 3000 people and ending in a Japanese victory. For this, Korea suffers much damage and a financial burden through two invasions. -
Sakoku Edict
This edict was intended to seclude Japan from the rest of the world. The decree restricted ships to travel abroad, restricted the practice of Catholicism, and eliminated foreign goods, trade and influence. Rewards were given out to those who turned Catholics in and even missionary work was not permitted. Also Europeans were restricted from entering. Those who defied any of these laws suffered harsh punishments, such as executions. -
War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714)
When the last Spanish Hapsburg king,Charles II, died he passed his throne on to the grandson of the French king, Philip. Many thought French power would be too strong.The Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I fought to claim Spanish throne and other European nations joined in on fighting France and Spain. The war ended with the Treaty of Utrecht and Rastatt. Philip remained king but was banned from succeeding French throne to prevent a union of the Spanish and French thrones. -
Seven Years' War (1756-1763)
This large portion of a war between Great Britain and France involved every country in Europe except for the Ottoman Empire. It was based on two struggles, one pitting Great Britain against Spain and France, and the other pitting Frederick the Great of Prussia against Austria, Sweden, France, and Russia. Great Britain and Prussia would join forces against the other countries. This war ended on February 15, 1763. -
Burmese-Siamese War (1765-1767)
This war was the continuation of a war from 1759–1760, resulting in Burma(Myanmar) gaining control of Siam(Thailand), known as the Ayutthaya Kingdom locally. It ended on April 7th, 1767 with the looting of the city of Ayutthaya, ending four centuries of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Even after the conquest, Burmese occupation was short lived due to Chinese invasion, in which they would also be victorious. Relations between the two countries are still affected by the outcome of this war.
