Globalization and Exploration Assignment

Conquest of Ceuta

1415

Marking the beginning of European overseas expansion, Portugal captured Ceuta in North Africa, creating a foothold for future exploration.

Columbus Reaches the Americas

1492

Christopher Columbus’ voyage led to the permanent contact between Europe and the New World, igniting the Columbian Exchange.

Treaty of Tordesillas

1494

Spain and Portugal divided the non-European world between them, shaping early colonial territories and competition.

Vasco da Gama Reaches India

1497

Vasco da Gama’s journey to India opened maritime trade routes to Asia, revolutionizing global trade networks.

Magellan's Circumnavigation

1519

Ferdinand Magellan's expedition became the first to circumnavigate the globe, proving the world’s roundness and connecting distant regions.

Fall of Tenochtitlan

1521

The Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire dramatically shifted power in the Americas and expanded European colonization efforts.

Founding of St. Augustine

1565

This marked the establishment of the first permanent European settlement in what is now the United States, laying groundwork for future colonization.

Dutch East India Company Established

1602

The Dutch created the world’s first multinational corporation, exemplifying the rise of global capitalism.

First African Slaves Arrive in Virginia

1619

This event marked the beginning of institutionalized slavery in North America, shaping its demographic and economic history.

The American Revolution

1776

The fight for independence from Britain showcased the spread of Enlightenment ideals and reshaped global politics and trade.