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Period: Nov 29, 1400 to
Age of Exploration
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Nov 1, 1415
Portugal's conquest of Morocco
Portugal's conquest of Morocco marked the beginning of European overseas exploration and territorial conquest. -
Nov 29, 1418
Prince Henry
Prince Henry also known as Henry the Navigator, was a patron of explorers and naval technology. He founded a school for navigation which was greatly increased the experience of sailors during his time. -
Aug 19, 1487
Bartholomew Diaz rounds the Cape of Good Hope
Diaz was the first European explorer to travel this distance by sea and he was only stopped because of bad weather. This also started the use multiple ports along the coast. -
Aug 3, 1492
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus is on of the more controversial figursin history. Although his discovery of the new world is considered a great feat for Europeans and the advancement of man, it is also considered to be the first step to the eradication of the Native Americans. -
Oct 12, 1492
Columbus Discovers the New World
Christopher Columbus accidently discovered the Americas thinking that he found a new route to Asia. This marks the beginning of overseas colonization. -
Jul 8, 1497
Vasco Da Gama
Vasco Da Gama was the frist explorer to find and all sea route from Europe to Asia. -
Sep 8, 1499
Vasco Returns to Europe
This began the spice trade between Europe and Asia which greatly increased the commerce between the continents -
Apr 22, 1500
Pedro Cabral discovers Brazil
The Portuguese claimed Brazil which began the major conquests of South America. -
Dec 10, 1503
Golden Age of Spain
1503 marked the start of Spain's golden age. With resources flowing in from the New World, theyw were able to get ahead financially over other European nations. -
Aug 13, 1521
Hernando Cortes
A Spanish conquistador that successfully conquered the Aztecs and almost wiped out their entire race. He also founded Mexico City as the Capital of New Spain. With these territories captured, he was able to extract the precious metals. -
Sep 15, 1522
Ferdinand Magellan's Voyage
Magellan's voyage was the first to fully circumnavigate the world and therefore solidify that the world was round. -
Jul 24, 1534
Jacques Cartier explores Canada
Cartier explored what is now the St. Lawrence part of Canada. -
Nov 29, 1556
Phillip II of Spain
As the King of Spain during Spain's golden age, Phillip made huge improvements to his country. Known as an absolute ruler, Phillip ruled as he was sent from God and therefore his beliefs and actions were those of God himself. -
Oct 9, 1580
The Price Revolution
With an abundant supply of gold and silver flowing into Europe from the New World, inflation became an issue and government funds were strained. -
Dutch East India Company
First international trade company and the first company to implement stocks.