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1341
The First Expedition
Portugal was the first to launch exploratory expeditions. They landed in India after multiple attempts. -
Period: 1341 to
Age of Exploration
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1421
Prince Henry Journey around Africa to Asia
Prince Henry from Portugal commissions a journey around what they call Africa’s “Cape of Good Hope” in order to reach Asia. They began journey takes multiple attempts before they finally reached India. -
1492
Christopher Columbus’s Voyage
Christopher Columbus from Spain went on a voyage in search for the East Indies. He instead discovered the Caribbean. -
1497
Foundation of Canada and New England
Great Britain sought a Western route to Asia for trade but instead, John Cabot founded Canada and New England -
1508
The Foundation of Puerto Rico and “La Florida”
Juan Ponce de Leon explored and claimed Puerto Rico and “La Florida” for Spain. -
1511
Portugal Colonies in South America
Portugal lead mission to South America. They began to establish colonies there once they reached it. -
1534
France Joins the Expedition Race
France join the race later than the others, but explored North America at great lengths -
1566
Spain Send Voyages to Caribbean
Spain began to send voyages regularly in order to acquire gold and silver from the Caribbean to stimulate the Spanish economy -
Great Britain Colonies in Eastern North America
Great Britain began establishing colonies in eastern North America in locations such as Roanoke, Jamestown, and others. -
France Founds Cities in Canada
France begin to found cities in Canada after landing their like Quebec, Trois-Rivières, and Montreal