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Period: Jan 1, 1450 to
Timespan
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Oct 12, 1492
Coluumbus reaches America
On this day, history was made. Christopher Columbus, an Italian merchant and sailor, reaches America. Columbus was searching for a trade route to Asia, so whhen Columbus reached America he thought he had reached India. -
Jan 13, 1497
England's first claim to the "New World"
John Cabot claims the first part of the "New World' for England. Cabot names the land Newfoundland. -
Jan 19, 1502
Amerigo explores South America
Italian Amerigo Vespucci explored South America for italy and riches. Amerigo is recognized for figuring out that America was a new continent, not Asia. -
Jan 13, 1513
First European sets foot on Florida
Juan Ponce de Leon, a Spanish explore, sets foot on Florida. Ponce sets foot on Florida searching for a legendery fountain of youth. -
Jan 13, 1522
Magellan reaches Spain
After sailing across the world Magellan's ship finnaly reaches Spain. Only one of Maggelan's ships made it, and he himself was dead. -
Jan 13, 1532
Inca's are deafeted
Francis Pizzaro, Spanish conquistador, deafeted the Incas. Pizzaro extracded many riches and land for Spain. -
Jan 13, 1535
Mexico is claimed by Spain
After the Aztecs are deafeted for land and riches, mexico is claimed by Spain. Cortes was the leader of the army that fought and deafetd Aztecs -
Jan 13, 1539
An Army is lead through the great plains.
Francisco Vasquez de Cornad leads an expidition through the great plains. Cornad led the expidition hoping to find legendary cities of gold. -
Jan 13, 1539
An Army is lead from Florida to Arkansas
Hernado de Soto leads an army from Florida to Arkansas. He hoped to find many riches on this route. -
Jan 13, 1572
Drake sets out for the Isthmus of Panama
After vowing to take revenge on the Spanish, Sir Francis Drake sets out for the Isthmus of Panama. Drake pirated many Spanish ships using the element of surprise.
