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Globalization and Exploration

By Louchiom
  • Portugal captures Ceuta
    Aug 21, 1415

    Portugal captures Ceuta

    This was the beginning of European exploration overseas. Portugal would seek out new trade routes and discover wealth beyond Europe.
  • Prince Henry sponsors African voyages
    1420

    Prince Henry sponsors African voyages

    Prince Henrys funds voyages spanning along the West Coast of Africa. This helped promote advances in European navigation and exploration.
  • Bartolomeu Dias sails around the Cape of Good Hope
    1488

    Bartolomeu Dias sails around the Cape of Good Hope

    Bartolomeu Dias completes a successful sail around the tip of Africa. As a result a direct route to Asia is opened through the sea, allowing Europe to trade for spice and valuable goods more efficiently.
  • The Treaty of Tordesillas
    Jun 7, 1494

    The Treaty of Tordesillas

    Spain and Portugal come to a mutual agreement to divide their newly discovered lands outside of Europe. Thus beginning colonial control and shaping global trade networks for decades to come.
  • Christopher Columbus arrives in the America's
    Oct 12, 1494

    Christopher Columbus arrives in the America's

    Christopher Columbus leads a voyage to the Americas. This connects Europe to the Americas for the first time ever, leading to a widespread in exploration, trade, and colonization in the "New World".