This document provides an overview of key events and developments in early modern British history between the 1400s and 1700s. It discusses the invention of the printing press, the fall of Constantinople marking the end of the Byzantine Empire, the Protestant Reformation dividing Christianity into Catholic and Protestant denominations, and King Henry VIII's numerous marriages as he sought to produce a male heir to the throne. The document uses these examples to illustrate some of the major political, religious, and social changes that transformed Europe during this period.

1. British HistoryBy: Alex Malloy

2. Modern Europe Modern Europe 1450-The invention of the first portable printing process created by Johannes Gutenberg changed the way information traveled The beginning of the early modern period isn’t completely obvious, but it ranged between the 1400’s to 1700’s The beginning of the early modern period isn’t completely obvious, but it ranged between the 1400’s to 1700’s. Here are some recognized dates that changed all of Europe. 1453-The conquest of Constantinople by the Ottoman started the end of the Byzantine empire. 1485-Richard the 3rd was killed at Bosworth and the medieval civil wars of aristocratic factions gave into Tudor monarchy. (Henry the 7th) The end of the modern period is closely affiliated with the Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution which both ushered in the Napoleonic Era. 1450-The invention of the first portable printing process created by Johannes Gutenberg changed the way information traveled 1494- Charles 8th invaded Italy, changing the status quo and starting a series of wars to begin the Italian Renaissance. 1453-The conquest of Constantinople by the Ottoman signaled the end of the Byzantine empire. 1517-Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of a church in Germany starting the Reformation.

3. Religion in Early Modern Europe The Protestant Reformation divided religion into two groups, Catholicism and Protestantism causing the age of religious wars. Protestants thought of the catholic pope as an antichrist and due to heated arguments, the French Wars of Religion broke out in 1572. Between the 15th and 18th centuries, Early Modern Europe and some European colonies in the Americas, were both experiencing widespread hysteria over “Satanic Witches.” believing they were an organized threat to Christianity. Depending where you were and what you believed in, Early Europe was an extremely controversial place to reside.

4. The Royal Family in Early Modern Europe When the war between the Yorkists and the Lancastrians ended Henry Tudor was crowned King Henry the 7th. He soon married Elizabeth of York, who was the daughter of Edward the 4th which then united York and Lancaster. After many rebellions, King Henry gave his son Henry the 8th the throne. Henry the 8th was quite the character. He proceeded to annul his first two marriages, actually married his third wife, the fourth was annulled, his fifth wife got beheaded but was not annulled, and his sixth wife was the only one to survive him. His extreme commitment issues were because all of his wives and annulled wives, had miscarriages and he was determined to have a son no matter what it took.

5. Here is a trailer from the movie, “The Other Boleyn Girl” which is about one of King Henry’s wives and his quest to have a son.

6. Bibliography Pictures: compfight.comModern Europe : wikipedia.comKing Henry info: Localhistories.orgVideo: Youtube.com