Early Modern Europe late 15th century to the late 18th century

Considered the centuries between the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of

the Industrial Revolution

Early Modern EuropeTimeline

• 1450 – Printing press was invented• 1453 – Fall of Constantinople • 1492 – Christopher Columbus finds new world• 1497 – Direct trade with Asia is formed• 1498 – Leonardo Da Vinci paints The Last Supper • 1517 – Reformation of protestants begins• 1707 – Kingdom of Britain is formed with union of

England and Scotland• 1789 – French revolution

Life in Early Modern Europe

Most of the history through this period was surviving through a

constant battle of religion. Deciding your side, either

catholic or protestant, was the topic of the era. This difference of belief created majority of the

conflict and left thousands dead.

Protestants believe they can talk to god

Catholic believe only pope can talk to god

Tudor Family TreeHenry VIII was the son

of Henry VII and took the throne in 1509

After Henry VIII’s death he was proceeded in 1547 by his young son Edward, from his 3rd wife Jane

Edward Died young and was proceeded by his cousin Jane then a few weeks later his sister “Bloody Mary” in 1553

Queen ElizabethSeptember 1533 – March 1603

• After the vicious reign of “Bloody Mary” Elizabeth took the throne• England fell into what is now called the Golden Age for 45 years during the reign of Queen Elizabeth

Queen ElizabethThe Golden Age

• As the battle between Catholics and protestants raged on, Queen Elizabeth was very tolerant of both sides

• Catholics were never pleased with her leniency towards religion and set out to de throne her during the time of her reign