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Sep 15, 1400
The Caravel
The caravel is a type of boat that made travel and exploration much easier. -
Sep 15, 1460
Many Trading Posts
Portugal has multiple trading posts along the west coast of Africa. -
Sep 15, 1488
Southern Tip Of Africa
Dias was the first person to sail completely around the southern tip of Africa. -
Sep 15, 1498
Vasco De Gama Reaches India
In 1498, Vasco De Gama sailed around Africa to reach India and trade. -
Sep 15, 1499
Vasco De Gama Returns
The next year, De Gama returns with some spices from India -
Sep 15, 1509
Portuguese Take Over
The Portuguese take defeat the Muslims, gaining control over Indian Ocean trade. -
Sep 15, 1510
Portugal Captures Cities In The East
Portugal captures multiple cities, including Goa in India and Malacca, on the Malay peninsula. -
Dutch East India Company
The Dutch created the Dutch East India Company for Asian trade. -
English And Dutch Go To Asia
Both the English and the Dutch begin moving into Asia in the 17th century, and the Dutch started weakening the Portuguese's control. -
Dutch Headquarters
The Dutch set up their headquarters in Batavia, on the island of Java.
