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Period: 1300 to 1450
Italian Renaissance
Italians reached a new age where there was huge cultural and artistic growth. This country flourished in these areas, and this contributed to the transformation of the West. -
Period: 1450 to 1519
Life of Leonardo da Vinci
Da Vinci was an extremely influential figure in the renaissance, and after it. -
1455
First European printing press
The Gutenberg printing press allowed for the widespread distribution of the Bible. The printing press allowed for literature to flourish and spread, as well as newspapers. -
Period: 1475 to 1514
Life of Michelangelo
Michelangelo was a very influential artist of the time. -
Period: 1500 to
Commercial revolution
The level of European trade rose sharply. Many Europeans were exposed to new goods. The global economy affected Europe greatly during this time. -
1517
Luther’s 95 theses
This started the Protestant reformation, which took Europe by storm, with many conversions. Many Protestants were forced to flee to the American colonies. -
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Life of Isaac Newton
Newton still has many of his laws in affect today. He was an extremely influential physicist. -
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Culmination of popular rebellions in Western Europe
AsEuropeans became smarter, they were able to think for themselves more, and stand up and fight for what they believe. -
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Decline of witch trials
Europeans began to have a more logical and secular worldview, so they did not believe in things like witches as much as they became more enlightened. -
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Seven Years War
France, Britain, Prussia, and Austria were at war. This was costly and created a lot of debt for even the winners, one of which were Britain. One way they tried to pay off these taxes was to impose them on their colonies.