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Period: Jan 1, 1400 to
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Jan 1, 1415
Portugal expands into North Africa
Prince Henry lead the expedition. -
Oct 12, 1492
Colombus discovers America
He thought it was the West Indies. -
Jan 1, 1493
Line of Demarcation is established
It was between Spain and Portugal. -
Jan 1, 1498
Vasco da Gama sailes around Africa
He ends up reaching Inida -
Jan 1, 1522
Magellan circumnavigates the globe
He died, but his crew finished the mission. -
Jan 1, 1530
Cartier claims Canada for France
It was eastern France. -
Jamestown, Virginia is founded
It was an important settlement for Britain. -
First cargo of slaves arrives in Virginia
Starts the big slave trade. -
The Dutch East India trading company is established
It had sovereign powers and dominated the region it was in. -
Manchus capture Korea
They make it a tributary state. -
Dutch capture Malacca
They massacred the Muslims that were in the city. -
Cape Town is established
The Dutch established it. -
Qianlong begins his reign in China
He greatly expanded the borders. -
Treaty of Paris is signed
It ended the French and Indian War. -
Lord McCartney arrives in China
He was denied trading privileges.
