political and social events

  • Richard III is killed in ballte
    Jan 1, 1485

    Richard III is killed in ballte

  • Christopher Columbus reaches the americas
    Jan 1, 1492

    Christopher Columbus reaches the americas

  • Leonardo da Vinci paints the Mona Lisa
    Jan 1, 1503

    Leonardo da Vinci paints the Mona Lisa

  • With the Supremecy Act, Henry VIII proclaims himself head of Church of England
    Jan 1, 1543

    With the Supremecy Act, Henry VIII proclaims himself head of Church of England

  • Elizabeth  I becomes queen of England
    Jan 1, 1558

    Elizabeth I becomes queen of England

  • First permanent English settlement in North America is established at Jamestown, Virginia

    First permanent English settlement in North America is established at Jamestown, Virginia

  • The Mayflower lands at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts

    The Mayflower lands at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts

  • Puritan Commenwealth ends; monarchy is restored with Charles II

    Puritan Commenwealth ends; monarchy is restored with Charles II