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Period: 1394 to 1460
Life of Prince Henry the Navigator
Price Henry kickstarted European exploration and expansion, which resulted in the rest of Europe and parts of Asia following suit. -
1433
China ends its great expeditions
This resulted in china shutting itself off from the rest of the world and European countries taking over the expedition of the world. -
1492
Columbus’s first expedition
This lead to the discoveries of the Americas and eventually the founding of the 13 colonies. -
1509
First Spanish colonies on Latin American mainland
This resulted in the use of silver as a common currency in Europe and a raise in value of currency in Europe and Asia. It also resulted in many Aztec deaths from diseases. -
1562
British begins its slave trade
This resulted in the foundation of a far more profitable slave trade market which would continue for hundreds of years. -
British defeat Spanish Armada
This marked a key victory for the British eliminating one of their number one competitors, which would eventually lead to Britain controlling the greatest empire in the history of the world. -
First permanent British colonies in Virginia
This was the beginning of many colonies that would lead to states and eventually the USA. The foundation of these colonies also brought slaves to North America. -
First French Colonies in Canada; England gains first trading concession in India
The French colonies in Canada resulted in a French presence in the Americans as well as a British Presence that would eventually lead to conflict and war between the French and the British. -
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Seven year war in Europe, India, and North America
This war was fought as a result of hostilities and rivalries between British, French, Spanish, and English. This was also referred to as the First World War. -
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American Revolution
This resulted in the 13 colonies claiming their independence from Great Britain and the foundation of the United States of America that would one day be one of the largest nations on Earth.