Timeline Project by HANIFA MAHAMANE KOSSO

The Renaissance 1450-1650

hanifam2026 — 2024-05-15 19:49:19 UTC

The Renaissance started in Italy. Italy is known for being urban and a major trading hub. This period is known for arts,literature,and sculptures. Leonardo da Vinci is a famous person during this time period known for the Mona Lisa.

Martin Luther 1483-1546

hanifam2026 — 2024-05-15 19:56:20 UTC

Martin Luther is known for teaching others the "justification by faith". He also wrote the famous 95 theses which are a list a critisms towards the Catholic church. There are numerous copies of this sold all throughout Europe. Pope Leo banned his books and he even got exiled from the Catholic church.

Ferdinand Magellans Voyage 1519-1522

hanifam2026 — 2024-05-15 20:00:24 UTC

Magellan was a Portuguese man who located the western route to Asia. The significance of his voyage was the first ever circumnavigation around the globe. He also proved that the earth was round and not flat. This circumnavigation also confirmed that the earth was much larger than presumed before.

The First Continental Congress (1774)

hanifam2026 — 2024-05-15 20:08:32 UTC

The first Continental congress main goal was to unite the colonies and begin regulating their own laws. The people associated with this institution was George Washington, Adams,and Henry. They wanted to completely diminish trade with Great Britain and organize and prepare their armies. In 1775 there was a second Continental Congress is when "common sense" was published. Thomas Paine was the creator convincing many loyalists that it was time to part.

The Declaration of Independance (1776)

hanifam2026 — 2024-05-16 01:20:17 UTC

This document was created to declare independance of the colonies away from great Britain. Many people think that it created a government or law document against them but this is not true. Individuals who signed this document committed treason which resulted in execution only if the evolution failed. This document impacted the USA greatly today.

The falling of Bastille 1789

hanifam2026 — 2024-05-16 01:25:01 UTC

The falling of Bastille was a terrible event that caused a lot of unrest in history today. Hundreds and thousands of citizens ambush and riot against a prison. These citizens stole weapons and freed many jailed prisoners. The result of this caused numerous citizens to get put in jail. Soldiers opened fire against the citizens killing about 98 of them. The result of this is the great fear.

World War 1914-1918

hanifam2026 — 2024-05-16 19:51:25 UTC

World War 1 had a major effect on world war 2. This war had a major affect on how countries are today. The cause of this war is many ideals constructing in Europe. Some of the major causes of this war is nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and alliances.

World War 2 1939-1945

hanifam2026 — 2024-05-16 19:56:32 UTC

World War 2 involved a large number of armed forces, almost up to 70 million. This is where the rise of totalitaranism began which is a government which a leader has complete control. The war ended in the Pacific in which Truman swore into office after. The after math of the war is 75 million total people are deceased.

France Revolution 1789-1799

hanifam2026 — 2024-05-16 20:07:18 UTC

The French Revolution all began when the French society separated into estates. The first and second estate comprises clergy, royalty, nobility, and government officials. This means about 3% of the population doesn't pay taxes. The third estate had to pay 97% of taxes. People didn't like this because the rich didn't have to pay taxes but the poor hardworking people did.

Reign of Terror 1793-1794

hanifam2026 — 2024-05-17 01:47:36 UTC

This was led by Maximilien Robespierre. He was known for being the Jacobin leader and committee leader of public safety. He had a lot of power especially since Maximilien delayed the declaration of rights. During this time almost 40,000 people were arrested and executed on a guillotine which is a machine that cuts peoples heads off. Eventually Maximilien was executed for having to much power.

Calvanism 1600s

hanifam2026 — 2024-05-17 01:55:28 UTC

Calvanism began in the early 1600s founded by the one and only John Calvin. He taught the idea of predestination which is the belief that God predetermined that some people would be saved and some people wouldn't. Calvinist followers who felt very pationate about this lead them to become strong activists. In Geneva, Switzerland, Calvin created a theocracy to educate others and spread Calvinism.

Anabaptists 1525

hanifam2026 — 2024-05-17 02:02:30 UTC

Anabaptists were people who had strong beliefs that the government of a region shouldn't have a say in peoples religion. These people were viewed as strong radicals because they didn't see any political ties between the government and religion. Anabaptists also believed that any christian could be a minister and baptised adults not infants. Catholics and protestants brought up unrest against these Anabaptists.

The Spice Trade 1646

hanifam2026 — 2024-05-17 02:07:51 UTC

The Spice trade was huge mainly because a variety of spices were traded between other countries. Spices were very valuable especially in Asia. This led to Europeans having the idea of wanting spread Christianity but also expand throughout Europe. This also lead to the desire of people wanting to explore Europe.

The Thirteen Colonies 1700s- 1800s

hanifam2026 — 2024-05-17 02:11:49 UTC

During this time period the thirteen colonies were owned and controlled by Great Britain. Each colony was governed by representative assemblies. Citizens who owned land had the right to vote. The people of the colonies usually followed the law of the assemblies over the governor.

Battle of Lexington and Concord 1775

hanifam2026 — 2024-05-17 02:15:26 UTC

The battle of Lexington and Concord was a significant battle. Over 700 troops were sent out to Concord. Paul Revere's famous "Midnight Ride" was known for warning the citizens that the British were coming. Governor Gage seized all of the American weapons. 70 citizens in Lexington attacked and fought the British but however 8 citizens were found deceased.