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Leif Eriksson was the first European to have sail to the Americas. It is so significant beacause he was the first European.
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Marco Polo sailed to China and came back with amazing stories about Asia having extrodinary riches. It was so significant because it motivated people to continue their exploration to Asia.
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The Ottman Turks captured Constantinople and the Middle East. It was so important to the Europeans because they needed to find a water route to Asia because the Turks blocked the land route.
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Finally, Dias was the first to sail around the Southern Tip of Africa which now is called Cape of Good Hope. It is significant because he was the first to sail around the Southern Tip of Africa.
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Martin Behaim made the first globe, he called it the Earth Apple. It was so significant because they only hade maps at that time, and they needed a globe so they wouldn't think the world is flat.
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VASCO DA GAMA MADE IT TO ASIA! He got all the riches and goods, and found a water route to Asia. It was so significant because he was the first one to find a water route to Asia. Everyone tried really hard to find a water route, but they failed. He was the only one who made it!
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Waldseemuller decided to name the New Land for Amerigo Vespucci.
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Balboa reached the Pacific Ocean and claimed it for Spain.
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Magellan named the Pacific Ocean, he sailed around the whole world, and hewas the first to reach Asia by sailing West.
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Hernando Cortes conquered the Aztecs and their treasures. He was wealthy on glory, and Spain now ruled Mexico.
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Francisco Pizzaro conquered the Inca's empire and made slaves out of his nation. Pizzaro conquered the riches and brought back power.
