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This marks the beginning of European overseas expansion. Portugal’s conquest of the North African city opened the door to future exploration down the African coast.
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When the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople, land routes to Asia became more difficult for Europeans. This pushed Western European nations to seek ocean routes to the East.
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Spain and Portugal divided the non-European world between them. This treaty shaped early colonial patterns in the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
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Columbus’s voyage connected the Eastern and Western Hemispheres for the first time in history. This launched the Columbian Exchange and accelerated global interaction.
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Spanish conquest reshaped political and cultural systems in the Americas. This event symbolized the rapid expansion of European power and the decline of indigenous civilizations.
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Although Magellan died during the voyage, his crew proved that oceans connected the world. This event expanded global navigation and confirmed the world’s true size.
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This trading corporation became a global power, eventually controlling large parts of India. It demonstrates how exploration shifted toward economic imperialism and multinational companies.
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Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in North America. It marked the beginning of English colonization, the Atlantic economy, and long-term globalization in the Western Hemisphere.