Exploration

By calebmr
  • Sep 3, 1492

    Columbus

    Christopher made his first exploration. He led his first expedition Wesdward to the bahamas.
  • Sep 4, 1497

    Vasco da Gama

    In 1497-1498, Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama found such a route and sailed all the way to India
  • Sep 4, 1497

    John Cabot

    In 1497 King sent Cabot on a voyage to the west.
  • Sep 4, 1498

    Columbus

    Another voyage in 1498, Columbus reached South America
  • Sep 4, 1500

    Spain

    In the early 1500s, Spain was taking control of much of South and Central America and many Caribbean island, including Cuba and Hispaniola.
  • Sep 4, 1508

    Juan Ponce da Leon

    In 1508-1509, he explored and settled the island of Puerto Rico.
  • Sep 4, 1513

    Ponce de Leon

    In 1513, Ponce de leon set out with ships and crew.
  • Sep 4, 1520

    Spain

    In the 1520’s, Spain was the most powerful nation in the world
  • Sep 4, 1524

    King Francis

    In 1524 King Francis I sent Italian navigator Giovanni da Verrazano westward
  • Sep 4, 1526

    Ayllon

    In July 1526, Ayllon leg a group of over 500 men, women, and children to a river he called “Jordan”