Age of Exploration

By cstaley
  • 1430

    Prince Henry Sponsors Exploration

    Prince Henry began exploring West Africa. He used new caravel ships that started seafaring expeditions.
  • 1492

    Christopher Columbus voyage to America

    This event is significant to the start of the exploration of the American Lands. This event has shaped the start of American history.
  • 1497

    John Cabot Discovers Newfoundland and Cape Breton Island

    Henry VII granted exploration of this area. This specific exploration would later help Britain's claim of Canada.
  • 1498

    Vasco da Gama Reaches India

    da Gama discovered the sea route to India. The Portuguese king wanted to find a maritime route to the East.
  • 1513

    Balboa Discovers the Pacific Ocean

    Balboa was the first European to sail across the Pacific Ocean to the New World.
  • 1513

    Jorge Alvares voyages to China

    During the Age of Discovery was the first European to reach China by sea.
  • 1534

    Cartier Explores Eastern Canada

    Cartier went on three expeditions from 1534 to 1542. Cartier had also given the name to Canada.
  • 1543

    The Portuguese Discover Japan

    European culture was brought to Japan and established commercial relations. This discovery was not intentional as the ship was originally blown off course.
  • 1576

    Frobisher Explored Canada

    A bay was discovered on Frobisher's voyage and explored one of the uninhabited areas of Northern Canada.

  • Henry Hudson Explores North America

    Henry Hudson explored North America through the Dutch East India Company. He made two attempts at this voyage.