A rebirth of culture and learning in Europe beginning in Italy approximately 1350 CE.
What is the Renaissance?
100
He criticized the sale of indulgences and other corruptions in the Chatholic Church leading to the formation of a new Christian philosophy.
Who is Martin Luther?
100
This was the "shot heard round the world" or the first battle in the American Revolution.
What is the Battle at Lexington?
100
These three major issues led to the French Revolution.
What are high taxes, famine, and the overspending of the French court?
100
A former slave who led a rebellion against France successfully in Haiti in partnership with landowners who wanted freedom from mercantilism, and were inspired by the American and French Revolutions.
Who is Toussaint L'Overture?
200
The term that describes a man of diverse talent and interests in which they are excellent.
What is Renaissance Man?
200
This document challenged the Catholic Church and was nailed upon a Catholic cathedral in Germany.
What is the 95 Theses?
200
The British government forbid settlement beyond the Appalachian Mountains greatly angering the Americans.
What is the Proclamation Line of 1763?
200
A moment in French history when the people challenged the authority of the king at a French prison.
What is Storming the Bastille?
200
He led a coaltion of other leaders in South America to gain independence from Spain and failed to create a republic like the United States in the region.
Who is Simon Bolivar?
300
The epitome of the Renaissance Man in Italy who painted the Mona Lisa and Last Supper.
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
300
He supported an ideal of predestination where an all knowing God knew who was saved and damned at birth. His ideas greatly influenced English Puritans.
Who is John Calvin?
300
As a result of this revenue law passed by Britain, the colonists formed the Sons of Liberty, harrassed tax officials, and organized boycotts against British goods.
What is the Stamp Act of 1765?
300
The National Assembly called by the king made a stand at Versailles and stated they were determined to have a new constitution and government.
What is the Tennis Court Oath?
300
Napoleon sold this land because he needed money to fight his enemies in Europe to the United Staes under the leadership of Thomas Jefferson in 1803.
What is the Louisiana Territory?
400
The intellectual ideal of the Renaissance that focused on the individual, inquiry, and was heavily influenced by the work of classical Greece and Rome.
What is humanism?
400
In a Catholic Counter Reformation, bishops met to discuss corruption and reform of the Church; however, they did not change the fundamental belief that good works along witih faith would lead to salvation.
What is the Council of Trent?
400
The turning point of the American Revolution leading to the Americans receiving aid from France in money, troops, and support at sea.
What is Saratoga?
400
A military genius who brought stability and order to France and led France to many victories against the European coaltion formed after the execution of the king and queen.
Who is Napoleon?
400
He opened trade with Japan by a show of force in the mid-1800's after the Japanese first showed a reluctance to open their ports to outsiders.
Who is Commodore Perry?
500
Painted the Sistine Chapel, sculpted the David, and Pieta focusing on a Greek ideal of symmetry and beauty.
Who is Michelangelo?
500
Invented by Johannes Guttenberg, his work led to the spread of literacy and the publication of the Bible.
What is the printing press?
500
This battle was won when General Lord Cornwallis was trapped by land by Washington's troops and at sea by the French navy.
What is Yorktown?
500
This event led to the demise of the Grand Army when they froze due to the climate on their retreat with Napoleon.
What is the invasion of Russia?
500
This war occurred between China and Europeans who were determined to weaken the Chinese population with dependency upon opium.