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Sep 15, 1400
One of the first forms of transportation: sailing
Sailing used for one of very first forms of transportation -
Period: Oct 27, 1400 to Sep 1, 1565
First forms of transportation
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Oct 18, 1492
Christopher Columbus discovers the Americas
Christopher Columbus uses sailing as transportation for going to the Americas -
Apr 8, 1513
Ponce de Leon searching for fountain of youth
Juan Ponce de Leon lands in north america peninsula looking for fountain of youth -
May 19, 1540
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado setting out to a north american pueblo
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado sets out of Mexico City with a large expidition over 7,000 north to a north american pueblo. -
Sep 1, 1565
Pedro Menendez de Aviles being sent to Florida
Pedro Menendez de Aviles was sent to Florida to protect the area from french explorers.