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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
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
