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Jan 1, 1300
Renaissance Begins
The Renaissance began in the Italian city- states. These city- states were wealthy. Venice was known for their transportation in silk, trade, and spice. -
Oct 1, 1347
Black Death begins in Europe
Black death originated in Asia. This event killed 1/3 of the continent's population. It helped to weaken the church and created more money. It started with fleas on rats that came off ships. -
Jan 1, 1440
Johannes Gutenberg- printing press
The printing press was profoundly important. This lead to the printing of many books and reading to be done more. This invention was the start to something great. -
Aug 3, 1492
1st Voyage of Columbus
Christopher Columbus starting point was from Spain. He wanted to set sail out and find an all- water route to Asia. Columbus was in command of three ships: the Pinta, the Nina, and the Santa Maria. -
May 20, 1498
Da Gama lands in India
Da Gama sailed around the southern tip of Asia. He pioneered a sea route from Europe to Asia. This was a successful trip for him. -
Jan 1, 1502
Naming of the "new World"
This name come from a man by the name of Amerigo Vespucci. The naming of the "new World" happened shortly after Christopher Columbus' voyage. Amerigo, an italian explorer, explored new continents in the following years. -
Jan 1, 1503
Da Vinci paints Mona Lisa
This painting is one of the most famous in the world. Leonardo used oil paint to paint this. Oil paint was relatively new to the Italian painting world. -
Jan 1, 1512
Michelangelo begins painting Sistine Chapel
The painting along the walls inside of the Sistine Chapel is known as a work of "High Renaissance Art." These paintings bring out a large scheme of decoration in the chapel. They are made in a very iconic way. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther posts 95 Theses
It outlines all of the problems of the Catholic Church. This starts the Protestant Reformation. During this time there were outlines of corruption. Martin Luther thought indulgences were a sin. -
Aug 10, 1519
Magellan starts his "around the world" trip
Magellan left Spain to set around for around the world. The ships passed through the Strait of Magellan in 1520. And in 1521, Magellan was killed in the Philippines. -
Aug 29, 1533
Pizarro invades the Inca Empire
Atahuallpa was strangled by Pizarro's conquistadors. Atahuallpa was the last emperor of the Inca Empire. After Pizarro destroyed, this destruction marked the end of the 300 year empire of the Incas. -
Sep 7, 1533
Elizabeth 1 becomes Queen of England
Queen Elizabeth was the fifth and last monarch of the "Tudor Dynasty". Elizabeth set out to rule by counsel in the year 1533. Elizabeth first accomplishment as a queen was becoming the Supreme Governor of an English Protestant church. -
Jan 1, 1534
Henry VIII founds Anglican Church
The Anglican Church evolved as part of the Roman Church. The English Reformation was political. The bulk of Catholic practices remained unchanged. -
Jan 1, 1545
Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was held in Northern Italy. It was the most important council to the Roman Catholic Church. This council was caused by the Protestant Reformation and is known as the embodiment of the Counter- Reformation. -
Jamestown, colony in Virginia, founded
Government, language, customs, beliefs and aspiration all sparked the culture of the United States. The colony was founded by the Virginia Company of London. Virginia Indians were converted to the Anglican religion. -
Slave trade across Atlantic
The Portuguese began this event by first exploring the coast of West Africa. There was a small amount of enslaved Africans taken. In 1650, the number go bigger. This all started in the 15th Century. -
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