What are five of the social changes that took place between 1450 and 1770?

1.The renaissance

2.The protestant reformation

3.The discovery of the New World

4.The enlightenment

5.The French Revolution

One of the changes was The Renaissance. This took place between the 14th and 17th century and according to History.com, it was a period of European cultural, artistic, political, and economic "rebirth" that followed the middle ages. During The Renaissance, literature and art was highly promoted. This brought along the greatest scientists, thinkers, and authors which thrived greatly during the era. The Renaissance also bridged the gap of the Middle Ages and the Modern-day civilization. Another social change was the protestant reformation. This happened during the 16th century and was known for how it defined the continent in the modern era by setting in place structures and beliefs. According to History.com, reformers like Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII challenged the papal authority because they questioned the Catholic Church's abilities to define Christian practice. All of this led to the church becoming more spiritual and educated. Another change was the discovery of the new world. Taking place in the 15th century, A man named Christopher Columbus was trying to gain wealth by finding a new trade route to China. On his voyage he thought he was heading to Asia, he sighted Cuba which he thought was mainland China. He explored the Americas many times before dying. He didn't realize what great thing he had done, he explored Europe and the New World which the riches over the next century made Spain the wealthiest and most powerful nation on earth. A good social change was The Enlightenment. During The Enlightenment period, politics, Philosophy, science, and communication greatly changed. During this period, many books, essays, inventions, laws, wars, revolutions, and scientific discoveries were produced. The last big change was the French Revolution. During this, French citizens redesigned and razed their countries political landscape. This uprooted century-old institutions like absolute monarchy and and feudal system. The shaping of modern nations showed the world the power inherit in the will of people.

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