Timeline: Age of the exploration

1341

First to launch exploration expeditions (Portugal)

portugal was the first country to start their exploratory expeditions as early as 1341. This means they beat France, Great Britain and Spain.

1415

Journey to Asia

prince henry commissioned a journey to Asia. While journeying to Asia they passed. By Africa’s “Cape of Good Hope”.

1492

Trying to find East Indies (Spain) Trying to find East Indies (Spain)

Christopher Columbus sailed searching for the East Indies. He started his adventure/voyage in 1492.

1492

Bringing valuables (Spain)

In 1492-1504 Christopher Columbus began to send voyages to the carribeans very regularly to get silver, gold and other valuables. He did this to stimulate the Spanish’s economy.

1492

The conquering of Florida (spain)

In 1492-1513 Juan Ponce de Leon went to explore Puerto Rico, after this he also went to claim it. While he was claiming Puerto Rico he also went ahead and claimed “le Florida” he did this for Spain.
In 1492-1513 Juan Ponce de Leon went to explore Puerto Rico, after this he also went to claim it. While he was claiming Puerto Rico he also went ahead and claimed “le Florida” he did this for Spain.

1497

Reaching india and what they do there (Portugal)

After multiple attempts to reach India during the time of prince Henry the navigator they finally reached india. After reaching India they established multiple trading posts and forts.

1497

land routes (Great Britain)

The reason that they didn’t like using land routes like the Silk Road was because they were expensive and very dangerous.

1497

What John Cabot did (Great Britain)

John Cabot found present day Canada and as well as New England in 1497 instead.

1497

Trading routes (Great Britain)

In 1497 the British were looking for a western route to Asia for trading.

Oct 12, 1498

discovering the caribbean (Spain)

After sailing for a while he discovered the caribbeans on October 12th 1498 but he thought it was Asia. This is why native Americans are referred to as Indians.

Apr 22, 1500

Portugals missions of colonization (portugal) Portugal missions of colonization (portugal)

Portugal went on missions of colonization to South America and found Brazil and conquered it in April 22nd, 1500

1534

Starting late (France)

France joined the race much later than the others giving them a head start, he joined the race in 1534.

1534

Exploring North America (France)

As soon as they set out voyaging in 1534 they had immediately gone to North America. France explored North America at great lengths going from place to place such as Ohio, Mississippi River, Rocky Mountains and more.

1535

claiming Canada (France)

While France was exploring North America they not only were in the U.S but also in Canada. While they were in Canada they also claimed it, in 1535 they had already claimed most of present day Canada.