Isabella I of Castile

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    He first went to the leaders of Portugal to ask for money to pay for his mission, but they did not agree. So, Columbus went to Genoa and then Venice asking for their support, but they rejected him too. Finally, he went to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain, looking for their support, and they rejected him at first. But, after six years they finally agreed that he should do it. In August of 1492, Columbus traveled with 90 men in 3 ships - the Nina the Pinta and the Santa Maria. He…

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    (1.75 miles). The scenes around the border and in the center of the plate recall the days of the early Norman kings, William I, William II, and Henry I, whose seat was at Winchester, not far from Stockbridge. Scenes from their eventful lives are pictured in the six ovals on the border of the dish. The central scene shows the near fatal ambush of Henry I in Dives, a town on the Channel coast of Normandy, the harbor from where his father, William, duke of Normandy, had launched his…

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    For my summer reading assignment I choose the biography Isabella: The Warrior Queen by Kirstin Downey. I chose this book because to me it showed what women really are capable of. Throughout history, and even today, often times women are seen background figures. However, Isabella defied everyone and took it upon herself to transform her country. The things Isabella managed to accomplish captivated me. That is exactly why I decided to take AP World History. I have always been interested in what…

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    things. The Renaissance was a time of rebirth that took place from the fourteenth century to the seventeenth century. One of the well known leaders of the time was Queen Isabella I of Castile. Isabella I was a powerful leader because of her contributions to exploration, her self-confidence, and her ability to unify Spain. Isabella I lived during an era when views and techniques of art and architecture expanded. The word Renaissance comes from a Latin word meaning revival or rebirth (Armento, et…

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    Isabella of Portugal was born in 1428 into a notable family. Her father was John, Constable of Portugal and he was the youngest surviving son of John I of Portugal. Her mother was Isabella of Barcelos and she was the first daughter of the first Duke of Braganza. Her mother’s father was an illegitimate child of John I of Portugal. This relationship caused Isabella of Barcelos to be half-niece to her own husband. Being of a royal descendant, her role was to be married off to another country’s…

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    The obscured Spanish inquisition took place from the years of 1478 through 1834. Isabella I of Castile and Fernando II of Aragon established this rule to overthrow the previous Medieval Inquisition. In connection of overthrowing the Medieval inquisition, the current Monarchs Isabella I and Ferdinand II of Aragon became suspicious of the Crypto-Jews. Crypto Jews were Jews who "converted" to Catholicism but were secrectly practicing Judaism. Not only was this inquisition intended to overthrow the…

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    24, 1500. His father was Philip I also know as Philip The Handsome was the first member of the house of Habsburg to be King of Castile. His mother was Joanna of Castile also know as the Mad. After Charles father died in 1506 he was sent to go live with his aunt Margaret of Austria. When Charles turned 15 in 1515 he became duke of Burgundy and gained rule over the Netherlands. On March 14,1516 Charles was announced king in Brussels he was known as Charles I of Castile and Aragon. Charles had…

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    Hello, my name is Umreen, and in this case today I am here to prove to you that Christopher Columbus is a hero. Christopher Columbus has been falsely charged with mistreatment and murder of thousands, he is also being held responsible for initiating the columbian exchange. At the end of this case my team will ask you if Christopher Columbus is not guilty. This case is about how Christopher Columbus started trading with the old world and the new world opening new doors and introducing many…

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    The Spanish Inquisition was started in 1480 by Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon and was initially started to ensure the sincerity of the Jewish and Muslim converts to Christianity who were suspected of secretly practicing their prior religions. It was not the first Inquisition, in fact, it was meant to replace the Medieval Inquisition, which was under Papal control. The medieval Inquisition was introduced by Pope Gregory IX in 1231 as a means find and get rid of heresy,…

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    emperors who have full political power over the state and its people. The Monarchs I am talking about are from 1450 to 1750. They became monarchs and offered the subjects law and order. They got the support from the middle class people. The king would make laws based on his own opinions and beliefs. Phillip the second lived from 21 May 1527 – 13 September 1598. Philip was the son of the Roman emperor Charles V and Isabella of Portugal. Philip got married four times. The first was with his…

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