Globalization and Exploration Timeline

By norapol
  • Jan 1, 1440

    Prince Henry sponsors exploration

    In the early 1400s, Prince Henry sponsored exploration for voyages, mainly around the African Coast.
  • Apr 1, 1440

    The Printing Press

    Around 1440, the printing press was created. This changed the formatting for transcription and writing.
  • Apr 7, 1492

    The Columbian Exchange

    Started in 1492, The Columbian Exchange impacted the Old and New Worlds and established exchange, trade, and disease.
  • Oct 12, 1492

    Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas

    Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas, which was a big step to navigation and closeness.
  • Feb 1, 1519

    Magellan Navigated Around the Globe

    Magellan's three year voyage around the globe happened around this time. The dates for this were 1519-1522.
  • Jan 1, 1534

    Cartier explores Eastern Canada

    Claiming the Gaspe Peninsula in France, Jacques Cartier began exploring Eastern Canada.
  • Dec 1, 1535

    Golden Age of Exploration

    The Golden Age of Exploration was where voyagers travelled to discover new areas and sea routes, which lasted from 1535-1618.

  • Atlantic Slave Trade

    During 1600, the Atlantic Slave Trade took place. This forced migration to millions of Africans across the Atlantic Ocean

  • Henry Hudson in North America

    Henry Hudson sailed up the Hudson River, who was a very important explorer of this time period.

  • Invention of the Steam Engine

    During 1765, the steam engine was built and invented. The steam engine revolutionized the transportation and the way things move.