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In 1250 the Incas settle at Cuzo. Cuzo is in Peru. This is very important. This is because it will become the capital of their empire.
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In 1346 the black death or plague broke out in Europe. The Black Death was carried by rat fleas. Also, it killed about 25 million people. To put that into other terms that is about one-third of the population.
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In 1347 the first guns appear in Europe. This is a major technological advancement. This changes everything about warfare and fighting in general. This shows why Europe is a superpower in this time.
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In 1400 mojor improvements were made on Sailing Ships. This is a very important event. Up until this point ships have not been as good. However, now major improvement have been done so it is easier for exploration.
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In 1406 the long-lost map of the world is found. It was drawn by Ptolomey. It becomes the best map of the world at this time. This map makes Columbus believe that Asia can be reached by sailing west from Europe.
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In 1442 the first auction of black slaves took place. It occured in Portugal. This is a big milestone as far as slaves go. This is because now they can be bought and sold.
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In 1465 navigation by stars greatly improves. This is very helpful to explorers of this time. That is because they can now be more percise with were they want to go. That is instead of being many miles off from were they want to be.
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In 1492 Christopher Columbus discovers the New World. The West Indies in the New World to be specific. This was a very important and famous discovery. Also along the way he found out that compasses change direction slightly as the longitude changes also.
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The Portuguese explorer Vaso De Gama reaches India. He does this buy rounding the tip of Africa. This was a very important achievement for this time. That is becasue many people were trying to find a way to India through water.
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In 1514 the smallpox virus hits the Native Americans. It was brought over by the Europeans. This virus whiped out many native populations in the Americas. This made it easy for the Europeans to take over.
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In 1520 Magellan rounds Cape Horn. This is a big achievement. That is because he enters the Pacific Ocean. Which is the first time anyone has enter the Pacific Ocean.
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In 1522 Magellan and his fleet return to Spain. This ends his trip around the world. This is a very monumental occation. That is because he is the first person to have traveled arond the world.
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In 1533 Atahualpa emperor of the Incas in hanged by Pizzaro. Pizzaro is a Spanish conqueror. So therefore Spain conquers the Inca Empire. However it was already weakened by smallpox and civil war.
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In 1564 William Shakespeare is born. He is a very famous person. Also, in 1564 Michelangelo dies. He was one of the great Renaissance artists.
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In 1610 the Spanish found the city of Santo Fe. Santa Fe is in Mexico. Also, the French establish Quebec. Quebec is in Canada.
