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Start Of 30 Years War
The war was not only a religious clash between Catholics and protestants, but also a political dispute between european powers. -
Reign of Charles I Begins
Charles I lived from 1600 - 1649. From March of 1625 till his execution, he was king of England, Scotland, and Ireland. He was generally mistrusted by his people. -
Treaty Of Prauge
A treaty of peace between The Holy Roman Empire and many Lutheran Provinces during the 30 years war. -
English Civil War
The English Civil Wars started between the supporters of King Charles and supporters of parlement, and were centered around disputes between Parliamentarians and Royalists. -
End Of 30 Years War
The 30 years war ends. German Princes are weaked, the Hapsburgs are strengthened. -
Restoration Of Monarchy
After several wars, The English, Scottish, and Irish Monarchys were all restored under Charles II. -
Newton Discovers Calculous
Though several mathematitions contributed, Newton was creidited with the discovory of calculous. -
James II becomes king of England, Ireland, and Scotland
After the death of Charles II, James II takes over. He was the last Catholic monarch to rule over all three kingdoms. -
Rule Of Willam and Mary Begins
William the II and III and Queen Mary all ruled jointly over the Kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland. -
Founding of Bank of England
Today, The Bank of England is still used in much of the UK and the Bank of England is the model on which modern day banks are based. -
Charles II of Spain Dies
Charles II was the last Hapsburg king of spain. His death was a major cause of the War of Spanish Succesion. -
Beginning of reign of George I of Hanover
During his reign, the power the monarchy held was greatly diminished. He was more similar to a prime minister than a king. -
Peter The Great Of Russia Dies
Peter I, self titled "Peter The Great" was Czar of Russia and is credited with modernizing the country. -
The Methodist Church Is Founded
Methodism is a branch of Protestantism founded by John Wesley. -
Seven Years War begins
The 7 Years War was a war involving most of the powers of Europe that affected Europe and parts of Asia and North America. -
George III becomes king
George was king of United Kingdom, and also Duke of Hanover until his death in 1820. -
Louis of France marries Marie Antoinette
The french people initialy disliked Marie Antoinette because of her Austrian ancestry, and accused her of helping enamies of France. -
Gordon Riots Occur
The Gordon Riots were anti-Catholic riots in England. They were caused because of a 1778 act removing some penalties imposed on Roman Catholics. 100's were killed. -
French Revoloution Begins
The French revolution started with the barring of the estates general. It was almost immpossible for anything to happen for the good of the people due to unfair representation. -
Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette are executed
Many nobles were executed during and after the French reveloution because of fears that they might try to rise to power.
