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1341
First to launch exploration expeditions (Portugal)
portugal was the first country to start their exploratory expeditions as early as 1341. This means they beat France, Great Britain and Spain. -
1415
Journey to Asia
prince henry commissioned a journey to Asia. While journeying to Asia they passed. By Africa’s “Cape of Good Hope”. -
1492
Trying to find East Indies (Spain) Trying to find East Indies (Spain)
Christopher Columbus sailed searching for the East Indies. He started his adventure/voyage in 1492. -
1492
Bringing valuables (Spain)
In 1492-1504 Christopher Columbus began to send voyages to the carribeans very regularly to get silver, gold and other valuables. He did this to stimulate the Spanish’s economy. -
1492
The conquering of Florida (spain)
In 1492-1513 Juan Ponce de Leon went to explore Puerto Rico, after this he also went to claim it. While he was claiming Puerto Rico he also went ahead and claimed “le Florida” he did this for Spain.
In 1492-1513 Juan Ponce de Leon went to explore Puerto Rico, after this he also went to claim it. While he was claiming Puerto Rico he also went ahead and claimed “le Florida” he did this for Spain. -
1497
Reaching india and what they do there (Portugal)
After multiple attempts to reach India during the time of prince Henry the navigator they finally reached india. After reaching India they established multiple trading posts and forts. -
1497
land routes (Great Britain)
The reason that they didn’t like using land routes like the Silk Road was because they were expensive and very dangerous. -
1497
What John Cabot did (Great Britain)
John Cabot found present day Canada and as well as New England in 1497 instead. -
1497
Trading routes (Great Britain)
In 1497 the British were looking for a western route to Asia for trading. -
Oct 12, 1498
discovering the caribbean (Spain)
After sailing for a while he discovered the caribbeans on October 12th 1498 but he thought it was Asia. This is why native Americans are referred to as Indians. -
Apr 22, 1500
Portugals missions of colonization (portugal) Portugal missions of colonization (portugal)
Portugal went on missions of colonization to South America and found Brazil and conquered it in April 22nd, 1500 -
1534
Starting late (France)
France joined the race much later than the others giving them a head start, he joined the race in 1534. -
1534
Exploring North America (France)
As soon as they set out voyaging in 1534 they had immediately gone to North America. France explored North America at great lengths going from place to place such as Ohio, Mississippi River, Rocky Mountains and more. -
1535
claiming Canada (France)
While France was exploring North America they not only were in the U.S but also in Canada. While they were in Canada they also claimed it, in 1535 they had already claimed most of present day Canada. -
Establishing colonies (Great Britain)
In 1585-1607 Great Britain eventually established colonies in the eastern part of North America such as Roanoke, Jamestown, etc etc. -
Cities France founded (France) Cities France founded (France)
During those times France founded many cities like Detroit in 1701, St. Louis in 1605, and New Orleans in 1718.