US his. 1 - Europe (Sept 2)

What is the renaissance?

Rebirth of ancient/secular learning and culture

Who were 3 main figures of the Renaissance?

Johanes Gutenberg, Michaelangelo, Gerardus Mercator

What is significant about Gerardus Mercator?

He made Mercator Projection that was able to identify latitude and longitude

What is significant about Michaelangelo?

He is the greatest artist of all time; he has a very document life and works

What is significant about Johannes Guttenberg?

Invented movable type for printing press, spread of news

What were the effects of Columbus returning to the Old World?

He had good reports, but others will have a different experience in the New World

What are the 3 main tensions that motivated migration toward New World?

Population growth, enclosure of common land, and religious disagreement back in Old World

Who were Sturdybeggars?

Individuals who lost land due to Enclosure Act

Who were West Country Men

Individuals who tried to get rid off less fortunate/minorities out of Europe (UK) and towards New World

What did Martin Luther do?

Had revolutionary though about church and relationships with god, started reformation.

What specific things did Martin do to critize the church?

Make Ninety five theses, criticize indulgences (paying to go to heaven), and question role of priests

What happened in the reformation?

Social change, political movement, colonial expansion, and imperial warfare