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1341
The launch
First to launch explatory expeditions early as 1341. -
1341
Cape of good hope
Prince henry the navigator commissions a journey around Africa’s cape of good hope to Asia. -
1341
Portugal
Established a series of trading post and forts. -
Period: 1341 to
Age of exploration
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1431
Portugal
They go on to lead missions To South America establishing colonies there. -
1492
Spain
Christopher Columbus:searching for the East Indies he embarked on a voyage. -
1492
Spain
Columbus discovered the carribian islands but thought it was Asia. -
1492
Spain
He began to send voyages regularly to acquire gold and silver to simulate the spainish economy. -
1492
Spain
Juan Ponce De Leon explored and claimed Peruto Rico and la Florida for Spain. -
1497
Great Britain
British sought a a western rout to Asia for trade in’s reasons. -
1497
Great Britain
Learned about the Silk Road and figured out that the Silk Road was dangourous. -
1497
Great Britain
John Cabot found present day Canada and New England in 1497. -
1497
Great Britain
Eventually established colonies in eastern North America (Roanoke,Jamestown). -
1534
France
Joined the race way later than others to become known. -
1534
Frances
Would explore North America at great length(Ohio missisipi rivers Rocky Mountains. -
1534
France
Claimed most of presen t day Canada and know is know as France. -
1560
France
Founded the cities of Detroit st Lois and New Orleans.