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Exploration in the Western Hemisphere

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  • Vikings
    Jan 1, 1000

    Vikings

    After exploring south of Greenland, a group of Vikings settle in what is now Newfoundland, Canada.
  • Period: Nov 5, 1000 to Nov 5, 1520

    Exploration in the Western Hemisphere

  • Marco Polo
    Jan 1, 1270

    Marco Polo

    Although Marco Polo didn't even know the Western Hemisphere existed, the stories he told the European world about the Far East helped inspire the Age of Exploration
  • Period: Dec 7, 1350 to

    Renaisannce

    The Renaisannce period was one of looking beyond the confines of people's own small world. Education, innovation, and expansion were valued.
  • Prince Henry the Navigator
    Nov 5, 1400

    Prince Henry the Navigator

    Prince Henry established a school that trained navigators in science, astronomy, and map-making. He improved the the astrolabe and hlep streamline the "caravel" a light weight ship that travelled more safely in the water while carrying a heavy load of supplies for long voyages.
  • Christopher Columbus
    Dec 7, 1492

    Christopher Columbus

    Although Columbus sailed west to find a sea route to the Far East, he came upon 2 entire contintents that the Europeans were unaware of. Columbus always believed he had indeed hit the Far East.
  • Herman Cortes
    Dec 7, 1519

    Herman Cortes

    Cortes, a Spanish conquistador, sailed from a Caribbean island with his crew in search of gold and to claim lands for the Spanish crown. He and his men came upon the Aztec empire and completely destroyed their culture.