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1358
Dutch Explorers explore Austria
Austria was founded in 1358 by Rudolph IV. This was a very important discovery as Austria is a major country in Europe in today's world. other Austrian explorers include Karl Von Sherzer, Julius Von Payer, and Oscar Baumann. -
1488
Bartolomeu Dias rounded Africa’s Cape of Good Hope
Bartolomeu Dias rounded Africa's Cape of Good Hope in 1488. Bartolomeu was the first European to round the Southern tip of Africa. Doing this helped open trade routes and obviously to update previously empty maps. -
1492
"Christopher Columbus Arrives In America"
Christopher Columbus never really "arrived" in America. In the 4 voyages that Columbus traveled, he never set foot in the Americas. Columbus only went to Caribbean islands and Bahamas. Either way his discoveries were very important in mapping the world. -
Aug 3, 1492
Columbus set sail to The New World
Columbus set sail to the New World on August 3rd, 1492. Columbus set sail from the port of Palos. This was the beginning of Columbus's journey to America. This was very important because it marked Columbus's first voyage. -
Mar 15, 1493
Columbus returned to Spain from his first voyage
Columbus returned to Spain on March 15th, 1493. He mainly explored Cuba and Santo Domingo. This was important because it helped map parts of Cuba and parts of South America. Columbus left 39 men to build a settlement in modern day Haiti. -
Jun 7, 1494
Treaty of Tordesillas
The Treaty of Tordesillas happened on June 7th, 1494. The Treaty of Tordesillas was to settle arguments made by newly discovered lands. The Treaty was between Spain and Portugal. This treaty helped stop conflicts between Spain and Portugal. -
1497
Vasco da Gama explored Africa and India
Vasco da Gama explored Africa until he reached India. This all happened in 1497. This was a very important expedition as it helped map certain parts of India and Africa and it helped people find places to settle. This also helped people get an idea of what kind of resources are in Africa and India. -
1498
Columbus' Third voyage
Columbus' third voyage began in 1498 and ended in 1500. This voyage spanned from Porto Santo to Gomera in the Canary Islands. Columbus' objective was to further explore the New World. This third voyage was important in the fact that it helped map even more islands and areas in the Canary Islands. -
1499
Amerigo Vespucci traveled along the east coast of South America.
Amerigo Vespucci traveled along the east coast of South America in 1499. The purpose of this voyage was, obviously, to explore new areas and to find new places to settle. Vespucci gave names to some places like the "Gulf of Ganges". Vespucci gave these names because he, like other explorers at the time, thought he was in Asia. In reality, Vespucci was in South America. -
May 14, 1501
John Cabot and Amerigo Vespucci explore the Americas
On May 14th 1501, Amerigo Vespucci explored the northern part of South America and parts of the Amazon River. Northern and Southern America was actually named after Amerigo Vespucci. Vespucci's voyage was very important in developing knowledge of Northern and Southern America. Vespucci also helped in naming Southern and Northern America -
Mar 14, 1502
Columbus' fourth Voyage
Columbus' fourth Voyage happened on March 14th, 1502. This would be Columbus' final voyage as he would die 4 years after this voyage. Columbus explored the coasts of Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica during this voyage. Columbus took his son Fernando and his Stepbrother Bartolomeo. This voyage was important because it marked Columbus' final voyage. Whichever way you view him, Columbus explored many a place and helped map most of the world -
1511
Vasco Nunez de Balboa reached the South Sea
Vasco Nunez de Balboa reached the South Sea in 1511. This voyage helped map the maps. This voyage also helped create new and prospering settlements. Lastly, the expedition helped create new and more efficient trade routes. -
1519
Spanish conquest of Mexico begins
The Spanish Conquest of Mexico. The Spanish Conquest of Mexico was the conquering of the Aztec Empire by the Spanish Empire. This helped the Spanish conquer more land. This also helped the Spanish spread their influence to more lands. -
1519
Hernand Cortes landed on the shores of Mexico.
Hernand Cortes landed on the shores of Mexico in 1519. He decided to explore Mexico after disobeying an order by Diego Velazquez to explore Cuba. This expedition helped map certain parts of Mexico and to help people find suitable places for settlements. This expedition also helped trade companies learn what resources Mexico has. -
Nov 28, 1520
Magellan Sails into Pacific Ocean
Magellan sailed into the Pacific Ocean on November 28th, 1520. Magellan traveled through a passage through the Atlantic ocean. This passage was later called the Strait of Magellan. This is the legacy that Magellan left. -
1532
Pizarro discovered Peru
Francisco Pizarro discovered Peru in 1532. Pizarro conquered Peru with his brothers. This was a major landmark for early explorers. Peru was also very resource heavy. Copper, Silver, Petroleum, Timber, Coal, and more have been found in excess in Peru. -
Roanoke was founded
Roanoke was founded in August of 1585. Roanoke was located in North Carolina. Roanoke was the first attempt at creating a permanent English Settlement in America. Sometime in 1587 the entire colony of Roanoke mysteriously disappeared. Many theories exist on what could have happened but the truth is still unknown. -
First Dutch fleet arrives in India
The first Dutch fleet arrived in India in March of 1599. They were very important in the history of the Dutch and in the history of India. Their arrival was a landmark in inter-continental travel. -
Jamestown in Virginia is established by the English.
Jamestown was founded in 1607. Jamestown was the first successful permanent English settlement in America. Jamestown was founded by only 104 English men. Jamestown is very important as it marks the first of thousands of settlements in what would become the United States of America. -
First boatload of slaves brought directly from Africa to the Americas.
The First boatload of slaves brought directly from Africa to the Americas in 1619. This was a very sad moment in human history. The economy profited from the arrival of slaves but that was probably the only good thing that happened, and it was at the cost of human rights. -
Plymouth was founded
Plymouth was founded in 1620. Plymouth is a town in Massachusetts and is famous for being the Colony formed by the Mayflower Pilgrims. These Pilgrims were one of if not the first of the English Puritans that traveled from England to America in search for free religion. -
English Founded Massachusetts bay colony
The English founded the Massachusetts Bay colony in 1630. A group of about 1,000 Puritans formed the colony. This colony was a monument to the beginning of America and our separation from the tyranny that was England. -
La Salle Explores the lower Mississippi River
La Salle Explored the lower Mississippi River on August 1st, 1684. This discovery was very important as it helped create new maps and for people to start thinking about ways to cross the Mississippi conviently.
