Exploration of the Americas

The exploration of the Americas was a big time in history when people from Europe sailed across oceans to find new lands. These trips began long ago and changed the world forever. Brave explorers traveled on ships to see what was beyond the known world.

One of the most famous explorers was Christopher Columbus. His trips helped start this time of discovery. People from European countries like Spain and Portugal wanted to find new routes and lands. They looked for new goods, like spices, and places to live and trade.

The exploration of North America had many important moments, such as the Age of Discovery § Exploring North America and the Timeline of the European colonization of North America. These events led to the Colonial history of the United States, shaping the future of the continent.

In South America, explorers also made many discoveries. The Age of Discovery#Inland Spanish expeditions (1519–1532) helped map out this part of the world. All of these journeys are part of the bigger story of the European colonization of the Americas, which changed the world forever.