World History Timeline: Identity by Carmen Forte _ Student - SouthGarnerHS

The First Crusade begins

ceforte — 2023-10-17 13:23:09 UTC

The armies that were there at that time were called the People's Crusade. About 3 of the armies did not ever get past Hungary but the other two were conquered by Kilij Arslan of Nicaea.

Spanish Reconquista begins

ceforte — 2023-10-17 13:23:28 UTC

This was a crusade made by Christians to stay away from muslims. This is because they have similar but different religions. This was also a centuries long chain of wars .

Spanish Inquisition begins

ceforte — 2023-10-17 13:23:45 UTC

Is a form of government that attempted to combat heresy in Spain

Founding of Islam

ceforte — 2023-10-17 13:24:05 UTC

Islam was founded due to the revolution of the prophet Muhammad at 40. His followers spread the word and teachings of their religion.

Sykes-Picot Treaty

ceforte — 2023-10-17 13:24:29 UTC

This was a treaty that was made in secret by Great Britain and France with the assents of Imperial Russia to split the Ottoman Empire during WW1

Creation of Israel

ceforte — 2023-10-17 13:24:51 UTC

After the United Nations Assembly choose that the conflict between the Arabs and Israelis was going down hill at a fast rate. They decided to divide the country into two sepreate states.

Apartheid Ends

ceforte — 2023-10-17 13:25:34 UTC

The Apartheid ended soon after the ruler of South Africa was under enough pressure from other countries to end the unlawful practice. Nelson Mandela became the new president after he was set free from jail.

The Holocaust begins

ceforte — 2023-10-17 13:25:58 UTC

After Hitler started WW, he chose to start punishing the Jewish people living in Germany and the areas around there.

Bosnian Civil War begins

ceforte — 2023-10-17 13:26:16 UTC

This was a war between Serbians, Croatians, and the Bosnian's overland

Treaty of Versailles Ends WWI

ceforte — 2023-10-17 13:26:33 UTC

This put an end to WW1 but it did not prevent future wars after putting the blame on Germany

Hitler Appointed Chancellor

ceforte — 2023-10-17 13:26:52 UTC

After two Chancellor's left due to the pressure and the instability of the country, he was there last hope.

D-Day Invasion of Normandy

ceforte — 2023-10-17 13:27:07 UTC

Allied troops started to fight back by pushing the beaches in Germany and get allies back, this helped to end this war a year later.

The Neolithic Revolution Begins

ceforte — 2024-01-08 14:39:10 UTC

This marked the transition in how human history from a small nomadic band of hunter gatherers to large agricultural settlements with early civilization.

The Green Revolution begins

ceforte — 2024-01-08 14:39:33 UTC

This was a period of technology that transfers initiatives, this saw a great increase in crop yields.This increased the producing of crops.

Gunpowder is invented

ceforte — 2024-01-08 14:41:22 UTC

Gunpowder was made in China. The invention of gunpowder had an huge impact on history and warfare because this allowed for the invention of firearms.

The Industrial Revolution Begins

ceforte — 2024-01-08 14:42:04 UTC

This was a period of time where technology started to advance in many ways. This changed the world from hand made items to machine made, also because of this major change this made it easier to make more items or things that were needed in less time. Which it made it cheaper to make and purchase.

Plastic is invented

ceforte — 2024-01-08 14:42:16 UTC

Plastic is and was used throughout the whole world in many different things that were needed. This was lightweight, easy to mold, waterproof, strong, and easy to make. But it is man made completely and is bad for the environment

Columbus “discovers” the Americas

ceforte — 2024-01-08 14:42:32 UTC

When Columbus "discovered" America he was shown a whole new world, also a new way of living. There were new technologies, animals, and people. Most of everything was new to him. This gave him opportunities, economic gains, trade, also new living space.

The Syrian Civil War begins

ceforte — 2024-01-08 14:42:46 UTC

The citizens were angry and tired of how they were living, so they chose to have an uprising. This started out as just a peaceful and calm protest but theses escalated to a war with many super powerful countries.

Neil Armstrong steps onto the surface of the moon

ceforte — 2024-01-08 14:51:47 UTC

This moon landing allowed humans to test their limits, to show what the human race is capable of. It inspired many people and allowed them to discover more about the planets and the solar system. It changed many political views.

The World Trade Organization is founded

ceforte — 2024-01-10 23:20:35 UTC

This is a trading system is half a century older. Since 1948, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) had made the rules for the system. This allowed people to peacefully trade without as many disruptions.

The Printing Press is invented

ceforte — 2024-01-10 23:20:49 UTC

After the Printing press was created it allowed for more books and other written things to be made. This allowed for them to be made at a faster rate, which also allowed for books and such others to be cheaper. This gave the people of a lower class a chance at an education.

Facebook launches

ceforte — 2024-01-10 23:21:10 UTC

Facebook allowed for more communications, it also allowed people with others from other places in the world. it gave people the opportunity to share their life and experiences.

Cambridge Analytica goes bankrupt

ceforte — 2024-01-10 23:21:19 UTC

This was the first time the world was introduced to microtargeting, also people started to realize how dangerous social media could and can be. This scandal showed people could watch you and create personalized post of of the interested of people.

The Battle of Thermopylae ends in defeat for the Greeks

ceforte — 2024-01-10 23:22:07 UTC

This loss allowed for Xerxes' passage deeper into Southern Greece, also it expanded the Persian empire. This event is now used as an example that yoy can still win if all odds are against you.

An atomic bomb is dropped on Nagasaki

ceforte — 2024-01-10 23:24:31 UTC

This was very important to history because it signified the new nuclear warfare. It showed the new technology the U.S. had and was willing to use it. This along with the bombing of Hiroshima, the bombings killed somewhat around 129,000 and 226,00 people. This was the only usage of nuclear weapons in WWI.

The Battle of the Somme begins

ceforte — 2024-01-11 07:22:07 UTC

This battle was important because it laid the foundations for many advanced battle techniques which were to be used in wars after. This also made the german army stationed near the Somme to retreat.