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Jan 1, 1492
"Siglo de Oro"
The golden age of the Spanish. This time was when the Spanish was the most powerful country. This age was ended when the British destroyed the Spanish's Armada. -
Aug 3, 1492
Christopher Columbus left the port and sailed west
Columbus left the Spanish port of Palos, he would later find the New World. Because of his discovery, massive amounts of new land was discovered. -
Jan 1, 1554
Spain Becomes Wealthiest Coutry in the World
Spain becomes richest country in the world under the rule of Phillip II. This caused Spain to be one of the most powerful countries in the world. -
Aug 27, 1556
Charles V quits his reign
After battling for the Holy Roman Empire and controlling the Hapsburg empire for 36 years, Charles V quits and splits the Hapsburg empire into two different sections. -
Aug 24, 1572
St. Bartholomew Day Massacre
King Charles IX of France, under the orders of his mother Catherine de Medici, calls for the assassination of Huguenot Protestant leaders in Paris, this then spawns the massacre of tens of thousands of Huguenots all across France. -
Jan 1, 1577
Sir Francis Drake
From 1577-1580, Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world. This became an inspiration for many other explorers. -
Spanish Armada Defeated
Spanish Armada defeated by the English. This ended the "Siglo de Oro". -
30 Years War
In this war, the Hapsburg Catholics fought the German Protestants. After 100 years, the Holy Roman Empire collapsed splitting into two countries- Austria and Prussia. -
Execution of Charles I
Charles I execution happens in Whitehall, London. -
The Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution was the events of 1688–89 that caused James II to flee from England and his daughter Mary II and her husband, William III, prince of Orange to gain control under his English kingdom. -
English Bill of Rights
On December 16, 1688 the English Bill of Rights was passed. This Bill of Rights created separation of powers, it created a limited monarchy, and enhanced freedoms. -
Prussia gains control of Austrian territory
Prussia gains control of Austria territories after Peter the Great takes control of Russia and withdraws from the war. Prussia became one of the preeminent powers in Europe after retaking Austrian territories.
