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16th century

(15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries)


Events

Significant people

Inventions, Discoveries, Introductions

  • Introduction of spinning wheel revolutionizes textile production.
  • New world crops such as maize corn, potatos, chocolate, tomatoes, become known to Europeans

Decades and Years

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