Discovery One

left just a couple years later due to constant threats of Native Americans. It also was too far from other vikings to be settled there any longer. Once the vikings left, Europeans had not returned, even centuries later. In the 1400’s, interest in discoveries did, though, strike some european explorers attention. Chris Farley- I chose chris Farley to act as leif Eriksson because they are very much alike. Chris Farley is known as a comedian and someone who get bullied/pushed around. He has lot…

the age of discovery and exploration. One of the very first Spanish conquistadors, Hernando Cortès, arrived in America in search of gold and along the way had enslaved and killed a majority of the Native Americans through warfare and contamination. Another important phase that followed swiftly afterward was called the age of conquest, in which the Spaniards established their dominance over the natives through military forces. One of the last phases was known as the Ordinances of Discovery,…

was one of the most infamous and effective spanish conquistadors. Pizarro came from a poor family and background, he was the son of an army officer and servant. After joining the spanish army and gaining a reputation, he then started building upon the person we know today. I like millions of other people when thinking of Pizarro think of him as a terrible person. This is because contributed to the destruction of the inca empire, just so that he could gain wealth and riches for his country. One…

causing Europe’s long-established trade routes with Asia were unable to continue. That is, until Dias discovered a way to reach the Indian Ocean from the Atlantic Ocean. This prompted Vasco da Gama to administer an expedition to India, with Dias as one of the captains. The Da Gama ships reached India in 1500.3 Not only did finding the sea route allow trade between the two countries to be restored, but the trade was also cheaper, simpler, and less time-consuming. By having the goods shipped on a…

ancient civilizations centuries ago. This first discovery of America by the Vikings was in approximately 1000 A.D. They first established a colony in Greenland and later went to discover Labrador, Newfoundland, and the Baffin Islands. Later on the Spanish explorer, Christopher Columbus was the first explorer to land in the Bahamas, thus leading the frenzy between countries to gain new territory. The exploration of America not only brought the discoveries of new natural resources and foods, but…

The fifteenth century was a period composed of remarkable discoveries; new lands in foreign countries were both explored and conquered. A majority of the countries responsible for the overseas expansion during this age of discovery originate from Europe. These countries include Spain, Portugal, and England. However, the motives for expansion vary for each country. Wealth, religion, and expansion of empires are a few of the reasons as to why these countries traveled to the New World. While these…

colonists even found a safe harbor in the geographical haze created by storms and lack of information. The bay the pilgrims landed in is described as, “…a harbor wherein 1000 sail of ships may safely ride.” This harbor was an expedition-changing discovery for without knowledge of geography, ships and explorations could easily be destroyed. This happened because the cartography in the hands of explorers was either outdated or non-existent. Only the natives in the area could provide them with…

Introduction The Age of Exploration saw many great explorers, discovering new lands and making riches as they went. Juan Ponce de Leon was one of these explorers. Ponce de Leon is best known for his discovery of the south-east coast of what would eventually become Florida, in the United States. Early years and career Ponce de Leon was born in 1460, in Santervás de Campos, Spain. Although he was born into a noble family, he was very poor and like many others in his situation, he…

language barrier. In the mid-15th century, Europe began to expand and launch out into different territories globally. The Eastern hemisphere knew very little about the Western hemisphere and vice versa. Europe was entering what is called the “Age of Discovery which is a period from the 15th to 18th century and involves overseas…

trade was centered in Asia and Africa, with Europe being far removed from the lucrative business of spices and precious metals. The initial need to expand Europe originated from a desire to acquire power and secure profits. From here, a new “Age of Discovery” was set into motion. Assisted with newly developed maritime technologies, as well as patronage from growing monarchs, explorers set out to discover new sea trade routes and find riches from the unknown world. During this time of rapid…