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Oct 12, 1492
The beginning of a new age
Christopher Columbus set off on his first voyage to the land we now know as America. -
May 7, 1510
The Search for Asia
Vasco nunez de Balboa, a spanish colonists, became the first European to discover the Pacific Ocean. -
Sep 16, 1519
Another Ocean
Ferdinand Magellan found a strait on the South Coast of America.( The strait of Magellan) -
Nov 8, 1519
Spanish conquistadors
Cortes sailed from Cuba to Mexico in search for riches and glory. He was presented with gifts of gold on his first encounter with the native americans. -
Sep 20, 1522
The Filipino Battle
Magellan reached the islands of the Philippines, a battle between two parties, which killed several people, which only left enough survivors for two ships. -
Nov 18, 1524
The columbian exchange
Not only were the foods and the animals of europeans and the native americans passed on also was disease like smallpox, chickenpox, measles, and other contagious diseases. -
Sep 5, 1531
Pizarro
Pizarro landed on the coast of Peru in search for the rich Incas. -
Nov 3, 1533
Spanish victory
The indian's weapons were no match for the armor, muskets, and the cannons of the europeans.