Evolution of the Age of Exploration and Globalization

By CS2122
  • 982

    Settlement established in Greenland by Erik the Red

    This event shows very early exploration by Europeans. I chose it because it highlights that Europeans did previous organized exploration before Columbus had discovered the Americas.
  • 998

    Leif Erikson: first known arrival to the New World.

    I chose this event because it marks the first known arrival to North America long before Columbus. It helped the age of exploration by providing information to the Europeans that land exists across the Atlantic.
  • Period: 1271 to 1295

    Marco Polo's exploration on the Silk Road

    I chose this event because it provided knowledge of Asia to Europeans. This event also provided inspiration to future explorers during the age of exploration.
  • 1488

    Bartolomeu Dias travels the Cape of Good Hope

    I chose this event because it proved that there was a sea route to the East. This event contributed to globalization allowing for new methods of trade with Asia.
  • 1492

    Columbus landing in the New World

    I chose this event because it was the beginning of the European colonization of America. This event contributes to the age of exploration by the Europeans exploring the new found land and also led to the establishment of the Colombian exchange contributing to globalization.
  • 1494

    Treaty of Tordesillas

    I chose this event because it caused a division between Spain and Portugal. This event contributed to the age of exploration by establishing boundaries for exploration.
  • Period: 1497 to 1496

    Vasco Da Gama discovers a sea route to India.

    I chose this event because it marks the discovery of a direct sea route Between Europe and Asia. This event is important to the Age of Exploration along with globalization because it enhances trade and faster exploration.
  • Period: 1519 to 1522

    Magellan's journey of circumnavigation the Earth.

    I chose this event because it inspired many people to explore the world knowing now that the world can be fully circled through sea routes. This event also contributed to globalization by opening and providing knowledge of new routes for trade.
  • Establishment of Jamestown

    I chose this event because it shows aftermath of exploration and colonization. This event contributed to the Age of Exploration because it led to England's permanent colonization of North America.
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    Industrial Revolution

    I chose this event because the Industrial Revolution helped enhance global trade. The Industrial Revolution also enhanced transportation contributing both to globalization and the Age of Exploration.