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1453
The Fall of Constantinople
Europe's main route for spice was lost, so they had to find another route for easy access. -
1492
Christopher Columbus Discovers the Americas
As Columbus tried to look for an easy route to Asia, he came across the Americas. Without this, the Columbian Exchange would not have happened at all. -
1497
Colonization of the New World by England
Upon reaching the New World, John Cadot claims it for England. -
1497
New Continent not Asia
As explorers were trying to find a shorter way to reach Asia, Amerigo Vespucci ran into the Northern part of South America, claiming it was a whole new continent not Asia. -
Period: 1502 to 1521
Hernando Cortes Explores South America with Diego Velazquez
During this journey, Cortes manages to conquer Cuba and establishes multiple colonies. Cortes attempts to conquer Mexico, but ultimately fails with only establishing one town. -
1507
America's Name Origin
When Martin Waldseemüller was creating a world map, he named the New World "America" after the adventurer, Amerigo Vespucci -
Period: 1510 to 1577
Portugal Gains Monopoly Over Spices in Europe
Portugal conquers land in India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, giving them easy access to spices. They would attack any non-Portuguese individuals carrying spice. -
1512
New Route to Obtain Spices
Francisco Serrão discovers a new route to the East to reach the Spice Islands. -
1533
Ending the Incans
After fights with the Inca Empire, Francisco Pizzaro finally executed the last great empire. -
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Dutch Gains Control of Spice Islands
After realizing the Portuguese forts at the Spice Islands, the Dutch took their chance. In three decades, they got control of Malacca, Colombo, and Cochin.