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Sep 18, 1405
Zheng He takes first voyage
By making many voyages, he distributed gifts to show the Chinese superiority. As a result more than 16 conutries sent tribute to the Ming court. -
Sep 18, 1419
Prince Henry founds first navigation school
The schools would equip the Portuguese with the knowlege to explore and sail. -
Sep 18, 1433
Ming China adopts isolationist policy following Zheng He’s seventh voyage
Because of the isolaion the government was the only one allowed to trade. This caused a demand for Chinese goods and the economy grew rapidly. -
Period: Sep 18, 1492 to Sep 18, 1493
Christopher Columbus lands in Hispaniola
Though what Chris's accomplishments pale in comparison with other explorers, his voyage inspired many people to sail. -
Sep 18, 1494
Spain and Portugal sign the Treaty of Tordesillas
This gives each country a plot of land to establish a trading post. Little does Protugal know that they've been SUCKERED. -
Sep 18, 1498
Vasco da Gama reaches India
The crew finds India specialties which included spices, silks, and rare gems. This caused Portugal to make a direct route to this money maker. -
Tokugawa Ieyasu becomes shogun of Japan
He unifies Japan into militaristic government for over 250 years. -
Manchus establish Qing Dynasty in China
The manchus continued the isolation but were still willing to trade. But, china had restriitions. You had to kowtow to trade with them.
