Pre-Revolution - The 1400s By Jackie Grundberg Period: Jun 1, 1492 to Jun 1, 1498 Pre-Revolution - The 1400s Aug 3, 1492 Columbus sets sail Oct 12, 1492 Columbus's crew sights land Rodrigo de Triana sights land in the Bahamas (San Salvador) Jun 7, 1493 Treaty of Tordesillas Sep 24, 1493 Columbus begins 2nd trip Nov 14, 1493 Columbus explores Caribbean islands Mar 5, 1496 John Cabot gets funds to explore King Henry VII signs with John Cabot to explore. Cabot sets sail but has to return. May 2, 1497 Cabot's 2nd attempt Jun 24, 1497 Cabot rediscovers N. American continent May 1, 1498 Cabot's 2nd voyage to the New World May 30, 1498 Columbu's 3rd voyage Revisted the Caribbean and what is now Venezuela
