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Period: Sep 3, 1400 to
European Exploration
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Jan 1, 1492
Christopher Columbus
He thought Aisa could be reached by sailing west from Europe. After a long time of trying, he finally convinced King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to support his expedition. -
Jan 1, 1497
Vasco da Gama
Found a route around Africa and straight to the Spice Islands that all of Europe craved. -
Sep 3, 1497
John Cabot
Was sent out to sea by King Henry VII to find the Northwest Passage which was the name for a route through the Americas that would lead north and west to Asia. He like those before him could not find the Northwest Passage. -
Sep 3, 1498
Christopher Columbus
This was his second voyage where he reached South America. Later a mapmaker labeled this continent America after the explorer Amerigo Vespucci. -
Sep 3, 1508
Juan Ponce de Leon
He was a Spanish official in the New World and spent his time exploring and later setteling on the island of Peurto Rico. Was authorized by King Ferdinand to explore Cuba. -
Sep 3, 1524
Giovanni da Verrazano
Was sent by King Francis I of France westward. Giovanni ended up finding North Carolina's Outerbanks and continued up the coast.
