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β 14y agoExploration and commerce to create wealth
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β 14y agoChristopher Columbus.
Prince Henry the Navigator is credited with starting the Portuguese sailing school in the 15th century. He was a key figure in the early days of the Age of Exploration, promoting maritime exploration and navigation.
Leif Ericson might have traveled to Baffin Island, Canada around AD 1000. However, European exploration of America effectively started with Christopher Columbus, a Genoan sailing under the flag of Spain, in 1492.
Exploration began as early as the 15th century when European nations sought to expand their territories and trade routes. Motivations included economic gain, spreading Christianity, and the pursuit of knowledge. The Age of Exploration was driven by advancements in technology, such as improved navigation tools and ship design, and the desire for new trade routes to Asia.
she started sailing sailing when she was 16
Essecially America started by European exploration and the colonizing of the Americas by Columbus and England.
they started sailing in 1050
he started sailing at a young age
All of the explorers started from Europe. The Native Americans didn't have the ability or need to seek out other lands.
Small boats, for many, are a simple and inexpensive way to get started in sailing.
The Age of Renaissance laid the groundwork for the Age of Exploration by sparking a surge in intellectual curiosity, artistic expression, and technological advancements, especially in areas like cartography and navigation. The Renaissance emphasis on humanism and individualism also contributed to a spirit of exploration and discovery. This cultural and intellectual climate, combined with the economic motives of trade and colonization, propelled European powers into the Age of Exploration.
when he was about 15