Need to know dates

Gutenberg’s Printing Press

Introduced the movable type printing press, enabling mass production of books and spreading ideas.

Reconquista

The series of campaigns by Christian states to recapture territory from Muslims, ending with the unification of Spain under Catholic rule.

Martin Luther

A key figure in the Protestant Reformation known for his 95 Theses criticizing the Catholic Church.

Peace of Augsburg

Allowed German princes to choose Lutheranism or Catholicism, ending some religious conflict in Germany.

Defeat of the Spanish Armada

A naval conflict where England defeated Spain, leading to England's naval dominance.

Louis XIV

The 'Sun King' who centralized power in France and exemplified absolute monarchy.

Peace of Westphalia

Ended the Thirty Years’ War and established the principle of state sovereignty.

The Glorious Revolution

Overthrew King James II, establishing constitutional monarchy and parliamentary power in England.

Seven Years’ War

A global conflict that ended in 1763, establishing Britain as the dominant world power.

French Revolution

The 1789 uprising that overthrew the French monarchy and established a republic.

Congress of Vienna

Reorganized Europe after Napoleon's defeat, restoring monarchies and aiming to balance power.

Liberal Revolutions

A wave of revolts in 1848 advocating for constitutional governments and national unification.

German Unification

The process led by Otto von Bismarck in 1871 that unified German states under Prussian leadership.