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Jan 6, 1412
Joan of Arc's Birth
Joan of Ac was born in the small village of Domremy on January 6, 1412. Domremy is located in the northeastern side of France. Born to a deeply religious family of the peasant class, Joan of Arc was pious as well. Her faith and belifs guided her countless times throught her life as she faced difficult situations with immense bravery. This event is significant becuase Joan of Arc would go on to help France finally end the Hundred Years War against Engalnd. Source: (Lace 27) -
Jan 1, 1416
First Use of Drift Nets
In the year 1416 the Dutch first started using drift nets. The drift nets technique is when nets hang vertically in the water unanchored to the sea floor. This event is significant becuase this technique of fishing caught many fish then and it is used to catch fish even today. Source:(Grun 2013) -
Jan 1, 1424
Joan Of Arc Starts To Hear Voices
In the year of 1424, Joan of Arc first started hearing the voices of Angels. She was in her father's garden when she heard the voices of St. Michael, St. Catherine, and St. Margaret. At first the messages were general and personal but later they became more specific. This event is significant becuase the voices of the Angels would guide Joan of Arc throughout her life and help her find resoultions to the challenging problems she faced. Source: (Williams 16) -
Jan 1, 1427
Lincoln College Founded
In the year 1427, the Lincoln College in Oxford, England was founded. It was founded to teach students theology, or the study of the nature of God and religious belifs. This event is significant because it was one of the few colleges that existed at that period of time. Source:(Grun 205) -
Jan 1, 1429
Voices Tell Joan to Go Find the Ruler of France
In the year 1429 the voices urged Joan to seek the ruler of France. They told her that it was her duty to drive the English out of France and make sure that King Charles stayed in power. Although Joan was scared, she knew that this was her divine duty and she was able to start her journey to see the king and save France. This event is significant because the divine mission Joan recieverd is what caused her to fight the English and help France win the Hundred Years War. Source:( "Joan of Arc") -
Apr 24, 1429
Joan of Arc Arrives in Orleans
On April 24,1429, Joan of Arc arrived in Orleans. After gianing the king's trust, she sked permission to head to Orleans at once so that she could support the soldiers who fought the English there. Upon arriving, Joan wanted to start fighting but many of the soldiers,who did not want to follow a woman's command, refused to go without proper planning. This event is significant becuase the arrival of Joan brought hope to the people that France had a chance at winning the war. Source:( Lace 61) -
May 8, 1429
Joan of Arc Defeats the English at Orleans
On May 8, 1429,Joan of Arc defeats the English at the Battle of Orleans. After continuous fighting, the English finally retreat, making the French victorious. Joan of Arc is praised for her incredible bravery, without which the French would have never won the battle. This event is significant becuase this victory causes people to start believing Joan of Arc. Joan also recieves the name "Maid of Orleans" from this battle. Source: ("Joan of Arc Biography") -
Jan 1, 1430
Mad Majorie Introduced
In the year 1430 " Mad Majorie" was introduced. It was a cast iron gun that fired stone bullets. This event is significant because it shows the moderniztion of artillery as the years pass. Source: (Grun 203) -
Jan 1, 1430
First Dutch school
In the year 1430 the fisrt Dutch school was made. Two composers Gilles Binchois and Guillaume Dufay created the Franco-Flemish School for music especially polyphonic vocal music. This event is significant becuase it is the first school in Dutch and this shows how education is being promoted as the years pass. Source: (Grun 205) -
May 23, 1430
Joan of Arc is Captured
On May 23, 1430, Joan of Arc was captured by the Burgundians. While fighting one of the English allies, Burgundy, at Compiegne, Joan of Arc fell of her horse and was immediately captured by the Burgundians. This event is significant becuase after her capture Joan of Arc would never fight again and instead suffer in tiny jail cells gaurded by harsh soldiers. Source: (Williams 109-111) -
Nov 1, 1430
Joan Handed Over to the English
On Novemeber, 1430, Joan of Arc was handed over to the English by the Burgandians. She was viewed as a heretic, or witch, by the English. Instead of being kept prisoner at a Church, Joan of Arc was kep in a dark cell till her trial. This event is important because Joan of Arc is treated very poorly in prison. She is constantly threatned by her guards and must suffer through many unjust trials after her capture. Source: (Lace 88) -
May 30, 1431
Joan Of Arc's Death
On May 30,1431, Joan of Arc was burned on a stake. She was burned at many charges including dressing like a man and being a heretic, or a witch. This event is very significsnt becuase it was the end of Joan of Arc's life even though she was only nineteen years old. Although she had done many brave things in her lifetime when she died she was treated poorly and humiliated. Source: (Joan of Arc Biography) -
Jul 7, 1456
Joan's Case is Reexamined
On July 7, 1456, Joan's case was reexamined. Joan of Arc's mother had requested Joan's case to be looked over as she was sure that the case had not been just. King Charles VII granted permission to do so and 25 years after Joan of Arc's death she was declared innocent of all charges. This event is significant because Joan of Arc gets all her dignity back. Although she is dead her name is cleared and all the good deeds she had accomplished are recogonized. Source: (Williams 143) -
American Revolution
In the year 1781 the American Revolution took place. The English living in America wanted freedom from the Britiosh for many reasons including unfair treatment. This event is significant because America was one of the firstcolonies to revolt against it's mother country and inspired many people. Source:(Grun 361) -
The Dollar Currency is Introduced
In the year 1787 the dollar currency is introduced to U.S. The dollar currency became the monetary unit of America. This event is significant becuase to this day the dollar curency is used in America and without it, items would be much harder to purchase. Source:(Grun 365) -
Joan of Arc is Canonized
On May 16,1920, Joan of Arc was canonized as a saint. She became the patroness of soldiers and France. This event is significant because Joan of Arc is now immortalized. All her actions and brave deeds will be remebered and she will be honored throughout history. Source:(Joan of Arc Biography)
