World History

By emilylomb
  • 1492

    Christopher Columbus

    Columbus’s trip across the Atlantic in 1492 was a big deal started European exploration and colonization in the Americas. It kickstarted the exploring of new lands.
  • 1498

    Vasco da Gama

    Vasco da Gama’s trip to India around the Cape of Good Hope created a direct sea route from Europe to Asia. This changed how people traded and helped Europe take control of trade in the Indian Ocean.
  • 1513

    Juan Ponce de León

    Ponce de León exploring Florida showed how Europeans were starting to explore and take over land in the Americas. It set the standard for colonization and spreading European ideas in the New World.
  • 1519

    Ferdinand Magellan

    Magellan was the first to sail all the way around the world. His journey proved that the Earth is round and showed how big the planet really is, which got people excited to explore and trade more.
  • 1532

    Francisco Pizarro

    Pizarro taking over the Inca Empire in Peru helped Spain take control of a lot of South America. It led to them getting tons of silver and gold, which boosted Europe’s economy.

  • English Establish Jamestown Colony

    The start of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, was the beginning of Britain expanding into the New World. It also spread European culture, government, and trade to the area.

  • Dutch East India Company Established

    Starting the Dutch East India Company helped Europe grow its power in Asia, especially in the spice trade. It also marked the start of global trade networks and capitalism.

  • The Glorious Revolution in England

    This political revolution changed the English government and colonial rules. It helped England grow its economy and empire, which was important for building global trade systems.

  • The Industrial Revolution Begins

    The Industrial Revolution started in Britain and changed how people made things, traded, and ran their economies. It created a bigger need for raw materials from colonies and connected the world even more.

  • World War I and Global Shifts

    World War I had a huge impact on the world, changing borders and colonies and shifting who had the most power. It led to the U.S. and Soviet Union becoming powerful and helped develop today’s globalized world.