Key Events in European History: 1453-1848

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What significant event occurred in 1455 that changed the way knowledge was disseminated?

  • Fall of Constantinople
  • Discovery of America
  • Battle of Vienna
  • Gutenberg’s Printing Press (correct)

The French Revolution took place between 1789 and 1799.

True (A)

What historical event marked the end of the Thirty Years' War?

Treaty of Westphalia

The __________ of Poland refers to the partitions by Prussia, Austria, and Russia that occurred in 1772, 1793, and 1795.

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Match the following years with their corresponding historical events:

<p>1453 = Fall of Constantinople 1492 = Discovery of America 1776 = American Declaration of Independence 1815 = Congress of Vienna</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Battle of Vienna (1683)

The Ottoman Empire was defeated, marking a significant turning point in European history.

The Fall of Constantinople (1453)

This event marked the formal end of the medieval period, with the fall of a vital Byzantine stronghold.

Thirty Years' War (1618 - 1648)

This conflict aimed to reshape Europe's political and religious landscapes, ending with the Westphalia Treaty.

Revolutions of 1848

This event brought a wave of liberal uprisings across Europe, aiming for reforms and change.

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Union of Lublin (1569)

The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was formed, shaping a new political entity in Europe.

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Study Notes

Key Events in European History: 1453-1848

  • 1453: The fall of Constantinople marked the end of the medieval era.
  • 1455: Gutenberg's printing press revolutionized the spread of knowledge.
  • 1492: The discovery of America and the fall of Granada initiated the modern era.
  • 1569: The Union of Lublin created the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
  • 1648: The Thirty Years' War concluded, significantly altering Europe's political and religious landscape.
  • 1655-1660: The Deluge, a devastating Swedish invasion, afflicted the Commonwealth.
  • 1683: Jan Sobieski's victory at the Battle of Vienna halted Ottoman expansion.
  • 1772, 1793, 1795: The partitions of Poland by Prussia, Austria, and Russia resulted in Poland losing its sovereignty.
  • 1776: The American Declaration of Independence, influenced by Enlightenment thought.
  • 1789-1799: The French Revolution toppled the monarchy and established a republic.
  • 1791: The Constitution of May 3rd, a pivotal first constitution in modern Europe, aimed at reforming the Commonwealth.
  • 1804-1815: The Napoleonic Wars reshaped European boundaries and inspired Polish independence movements.
  • 1815: The Congress of Vienna restored a conservative order in post-Napoleonic Europe.
  • 1848: Revolutions swept across Europe, fueled by liberal ideals.

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