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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus Sails to America
Christopher Clolumbus lead three ships from Spain hoping to discover a route to the Indies, but instead he landed on a continent completely diffeerent. He is remembered for "discovering" America and many explorers followed in his foot steps making the world change forever. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/columbus.htm -
Apr 18, 1499
Amerigo Vespucci Explores South American Coastline
Amerigo Vespucci discovers on an expedidtion that South America extended farther than what was previously thought. He was the first to claim that the land he claimed was not a part of Asia, but a "new" world. https://ict-bvg.wikispaces.com/Vespucci+-+6C -
Apr 18, 1519
Cortez Conquers the Aztecs
In the spring of 1519, Cortez lead an expedition of 11 ships sailed west towards Mexico. Once he landed, he marched with 600 men to the Aztec capital and eventually overthrew the emperor. http://www.pbs.org/kpbs/theborder/history/timeline/1.html -
Apr 18, 1534
Jacques Cartier Discovers St. Lawerence Channel
Jacques Cartier is sent under a commission from the King of France hoping to discover a route to Asia. Instead, he discovers the St. Lawrence river while sailing in the gulf of Canada.http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cartier-discovers-st-lawrence-river -
Apr 18, 1543
Copernicus Presents the Heliocentric Theory
The Polish astronomer created the theory that sated that the planets revolved around the Sun using math and the position of the planets in relation to Earth. At the time, his Heliocentric theory was highly controversal.
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English Settle Jamestown
A company of London investors received a charter from their King to found a colony in North America. The colony was nearly a disaster, but it managed to prevail and became the first successful permanent English settlement in America. http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/jamestown.htm -
Galileo Publishes his Books on the Copernican Model
Galileo published his first book on his studies of the Copernican model in the form of dialogues rather than bland text in order to make them more appealing and intressting to the general public. The church warned him after his book "Starry Messanger" to never publicly support Copernicism again. -
English Civil War Starts
Due to disagreements, a civil war broke out between the Royalist, who were supporters of the king, and Roundheads,those who were under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell against the king.The Roundheads won and Oliver Cromwell executed Charles I and declared England a commonwealth.
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Louis XIV of France Begins His Reign
Loius XVI offiically came to power in1643, but was only 4 years old and did not officially come to power until 1661. He is known for his love of fun and various affairs with his maids. http://www.lmoskal.net/worldhistory/whtext/ch21/W5E21BAD.pdf -
Peter the Great of Russia Begins His Reign
Peter the Great came to power in 1682 and is known for modernizing Russia. He study aboard in other European countries to gain knowledge to bring back with him to Russia. He won a port from Sweden and built the city of St. Petersburg along it; this was valuable because sea trade in Russia during the winter was impossible due to cold temperatures. This port did not completely freeze over.
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Isaac Newton creates the Laws of Motion
When Newton was merely 23 he developed the theory of gravatation, and twenty years later he developed his three Laws of Motion. These laws are in continuious effect and Newton is known for his contributions to physics thoughout the world.
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Glorious Revolution in England
The Glorious Revolution was the bloodless overthrow of James II who was replaced by William and Mary after James' wife gives birth to a son. This was done by Parliment out of fear of a Cathloic son becoming king again.
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English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights was an act by Parliment in presentation to William and MAry during their reign. It, at the time, laid out certain political rights for all Englishmen. It continues to this day but extends to all other citizens of the United Kingdom.
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French Revolution Begins
The Revolution began after the National Assembly and the Tennis Court Oath were created by the 3rd Esate. On July 14, 1789, the people stormed the Bastille and slaughtered nearly everyone in protest partially caussed by the King bringing in Swiss soldiers.
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Naploean Conquers Most of Europe
Napolean was a successful general that established thrones in Italy, Spain, Holland, Germany, and Poland. He is considered the greatest military comander that ever lived and gained more land for France than ever before.
http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Napoleon_Bonaparte
