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The History of Latin America by Maya Kaul

By Kaulmrawesome
  • 1095

    Pope Urban Calls for the Crusades

    Pope Urban Calls for the Crusades
    Pope called the crusades to defeat the Muslims in the Holy Land.
  • 1200

    Europe Moved its Focus to Trade

    Europe Moved its Focus to Trade
    After the Crusades came to defeat the Muslims, European people discovered new lands, started using new resources, and saw a new way to live their life, and started trading.
  • 1254

    Marco Polo Was Born

    Marco Polo Was Born
    Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy which was a center for trade in the Mediterranean area.
  • 1293

    The Polos Began Their Journey

    The Polos Began Their Journey
    The Polos went on their journey with hundreds of passengers and sailors, and sailed to Asia, and found numerous luxury items.
  • 1298

    Marco Polo Wrote His Book

    Marco Polo Wrote His Book
    Marco Polo got into a war with Venice's rival city, Genoa and he was captured and while he was in prison he met a writer who encouraged him to write his later bestselling book in all of Europe, The Description of the World; or, The Travels of Marco Polo.