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Portugal and England Allie together ultimately aiding them both in exploration and trade. -
With the help of Spain, Christopher Columbus set out across the Atlantic and discovered the Americas. -
Cabot backed by England sailed to North America and ultimately claimed the new world for England -
Vasco sailed around the cape of good hope, reaching Asia opening a trade route from Portugal to Asia. -
Cabral accidentally discovered Brazil and this ultimately started the Portuguese colonization of South America. -
Portugal captured Malacca, controlling a key spice trade route in Asia. -
Magellan's expedition becomes the first to circumnavigate the globe, proving the Earth's circumference.
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Giovanni da Verrazzano, on behalf of France, explored the American east coast in search of a northwest passage to Asia. -
Pizarro overthrew the Inca Empire, leading to the Spanish colonization in South America. -
Cartier began to explore the St. Lawrence river leading to the French colonization of parts of Canada. -
Drake’s voyage made him the second person to circumnavigate the globe, boosting English global influence. -
England’s navy defeated the Spanish Armada, ensuring English control of the seas and trade routes. -
England established the East India Company, opening up profitable trade with Asia. -
France began its colonization of the Caribbean, establishing colonies like Saint-Domingue.
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Champlain established Quebec as the center of French colonial presence in North America.