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Material covered during spark of interest in exploration
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He would grow up to sponsor many explorations of the West African coast.
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Material covered during Renaissance/ Reformation
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He expanded the Ming territory by a great amount and laid down a foundation for the dynasty.
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Led many more voyages to help expand the Ming territory, trade, and form relationships with other countries.
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His first statue of David. Donatello later creates a more famous bronze David in 1430. The original David was very traditional and gained political meaning for the city of Florence.
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More copies of books could be made quicker. This caused the literacy rate to increase.
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The fall marked the end of the Byzantine Empire, which had lasted for over 1,100 years.
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Bordeaux surrendered, and left Calais the last English position in France.
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It proved that there was a way to the Indian Ocean (and Asia).
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A treaty was signed where Ferdinand and Isabella gave word to the Muslims and Jews that they could live in peace (without having to worry about converting).
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Led to more exploration and colonization in America. We wouldn't be here today if he hadn't discovered the continent.
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It was an agreement to split land between the two countries. This treaty allowed Portugal and Spain to both continue to explore the lands.
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He was the first European to reach India by an all water route (Atlantic Ocean). This would later help increase trade.
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The painting included many techniques that are still used today and continue to fascinate people.
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Helped make a better representation of the world (what it looks like). More accurate representation.
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After studying for many years, Copernicus was able to develop the heliocentric theory where all the planets revolved around the sun. This is important because we still may be thinking that we revolve around the sun if it weren't for Copernicus. Also, his theory led to many other scientific advancments.
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Painting the ceiling was a challenge for Michelangelo. He had many obstacles, but still created a masterpiece.
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Finished in 1511. This sparked new interest and ideas artisticly.
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Published in 1532. The book was written in vernacular language, so more people could read it.
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Stated his opinions, and would begin the Protestant Reformation.
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He was able to conquer natives and expand Spain's territory.
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He was able to capture the Incan emperor, and conquer the Incan Empire.
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Claiming land in Canada allowed for colonization. It also was very important with the fur trade.
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She is believed to have greatly helped in the Protestant Reformation. She also began to spark questions in the equality of men and women.
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He was the first born son of King Henry VIII. He ruled at 9 years old and made major changes to Catholic Churches.
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He is considered a major leader in the Counter-Reformation. Many people were becoming Protestants, and he helped people go back to the Catholic Faith.
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He rules fairly with many victories, expanding Russia, and establishing a unified law code. After his wife died, he became paranoid and organized his own police force to kill any suspected traitors. In the end, thousands were killed.
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She is known as "Bloody Mary" because of burning many at the stake for heresy.
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He helped Spain become very wealthy from gold and silver coming from the American colonies, and he created the Spanish Armada to spread Catholicism around the globe.
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She changed her country's religion back to Anglican/Protestant.
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This event allows the Dutch to prosper. They were able to establish a republic, open up to all races and religions, and become an economic superpower.
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It became a large trading company with advanced military.
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This company mainly focused on trade, exploration, and colonization. They established many outposts in different countries and soon came to be one of the most successful trading companies.
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Elizabeth I's death leads to her heirs (James and Charles I) clashing with Pariliament for a long time. They would dissolve Parliament, then bring it back, and then dissolve it again.
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Written by Miguel de Cervantes. Although some believed that it was mocking chivalry, many others believed differently. It sparked interest in expanding ideas and becoming more creative. It sparked interest in modern writing.
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After his crew mutanied, they sailed back to England and gave more hope to believe that there was a passage between the Hudson bay and the Pacific Ocean.
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He left a sparked interest in acting. People would continue to perform his plays after he died, as well as write their own plays.
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Commences the Protestant Union and the Catholic League to fight for the influence of Europe. After the two phases of the war, many countries were weakened or disappeared; however, France grew stronger. Also, all states recognized each other as equals.
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He increases the power of the Bourbon monarchy, and works make France the strongest state in Europe.
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This event's significance is that this method is still used by scientists today. Experimenting may not be as refined as it is if it weren't for Discourse on Method.
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Charles II is appointed king by the government once Cromwell dies. Charles then works toward the Reformation, by passing the Habeas Corpus Act and encouraging theater.
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This motivates him to install economic policies, increase the power of the government, expand manufacturing, and attempt to expand France's boundaries. He also forced people to build his Palace of Versailles.
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This is when the territory became part of England's "empire."
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Expands territory by a great amount, because all rivers that flow into the Mississippi was theirs as well.
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After publication, the church became angry with Newton. He escapes punishment by describing the earth as a giant clock and God is the clock master. In the text, he describes his theory of motion based on gravity. We still refer to this theory today.
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By signing this, it gave rights to people that couldn't be taken away fromthem. It listed what a ruler could not do as well.
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To reform Russia, he does this to see what the west is doing. His Grand Embassy gives him ideas for westernization.
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It led to 12 years of fighting between many European countries. The Treaty of Utrecht was signed later on saying that Louis's grandson was allowed to remain king as long as the thrones of France and Spain were not united. Also helped Britain become more involved with slave trade, and expanded their boundaries.
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The building of this new city will make it easier for ships to travel west. This could also make it easier to trade.
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This leads to the start of the Austrian War of Succession. Her army and Frederick the Great's army fight against each other for Silesia.
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This event is important because this scale is still used today almost worldwide.
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In this text, separation of powers in government is suggested. This event is important because without this idea, our modern day government probably wouldn't be like it is.
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This sparked interest in a new style of writing (a lengthy, entertaining prose written in everyday language). This style is still used today.
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This allows information to spread. If he hadn't published this Encyclopedia, there may not be one in existence today.
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Involved many of Europes great powers. One of the main the conflicts causing the war was the control of land in America between England and France.
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By attacking Saxony, an Austrian ally, the Seven Year's War begins, involving every great European power.
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Mary would grow up to argue for equal education for men and women. If she had not protested, women may not have the rights we do today.
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With Cesare writing this text, it expanded ideas on the humanity of punishment. This event is important because we have a similar form of punishment today. (severe crime= severe punishment, little crime= little punishment)
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For 23 years, Prussia, Russia, and Austria fought for Poland land. They took little parts until it was gone. After WWI, Poland finally gained independence once again. I feel that Poland would not be the same (size, etc.) if it weren't for the Partition of Poland.
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The Boston Tea Party was one of the many harmless protests against Britain's "laws". This gave them more courage to stand up against the king's rule.
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The first fire symbolizes the start of the Revolutionary War. Had the Revolutionary War not occured, we may have our independence from Great Britian today.
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Adopted on July 4, this document was not fully signed by the delagates until August 2 and 3. This is important because if it were not signed, America might still be under Great Britain's rule.
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This document explained how our government is set up. Without the Constitution, our modern government would probably not be as structured as it is.
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Slave revolts continue until around 1803, leading to the independence of Haiti in 1804.
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Beethoven's work led to a period of Romanticism. He inspired man genres of music and is still popular today.
