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Portugal captures Ceuta in North Africa, and Prince Henry begins funding exploration afterward.
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He becomes the first European to sail around southern Africa, opening a path to Asia.
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He lands in the Bahamas, thinking he reached Asia, starting major European exploration.
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Spain and Portugal agree to split up new lands to avoid conflict.
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He reaches the city of Calicut after sailing around Africa, boosting European trade.
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He explores the area looking for riches and new land for Spain.
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The Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán, falls to Spanish forces, changing Mexico forever.
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After nearly 3 years, the survivors of Magellan’s voyage return to Spain, proving the world could be circled.
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This begins the fall of the Inca Empire and Spanish control over Peru.
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Spain builds the first lasting European town in what is now the U.S.