Globalization and Exploration

By masonwalklett
  • 1415

    Prince Henry

    Prince Henry started a school for navigators, which helped sailors explore new parts of Africa and the Atlantic. This started the big push into exploration.
  • 1492

    Christopher Columbus First Voyage

    Columbus's journey across the Atlantic led to first contact/exposure to the Americas, leading to the Columbian Exchange.
  • 1492

    The Columbian Exchange

    Animals, plants, and disease moved between the world. This affected diets, populations, and economies everywhere.
  • 1494

    Treaty of Tordesillas

    Portugal and Spain agreed on dividing the world between them, showing how important exploration had become for wealth and power.
  • 1497

    Cabot Explores North America

    John Cabot's travels and exploration of North America gave England a claim to the New World. This led to setting the stage for future colonies.
  • 1498

    Gama Reaches India

    Vasco da Gama's route through the sea helped Europe trade directly with Asia. This changed global trade forever.
  • 1514

    Triangular Trade Begins

    Europe, Africa, and the Americas became linked through trade. Goods, people, and ideas moved across the ocean, shaping the modern world.
  • 1521

    Cortez Conquers The Aztecs

    Hernán Cortés conquest led to Spain's domination of Mexico. This showed how exploration often led to the takeover of the natives of the land.
  • 1522

    Magellan's Voyage Around The World

    Ferdinand Magellan's travels around the world proved that the Earth was round and connected. This changed the view on geography.

  • Creation Of The East India Company

    The British East India Company was created, which showed how exploration was now about business and trade.