After the Turkish empire blocked overland routes | | |
Vasco da Gama brought spices and gold back | | |
Christopher Columbus sailed for the Queen of Spain | | |
Columbus called the natives Indians | | |
Spanish conquistadors conquered Central and South America | | |
During the 17th century the French and English | | |
When he reached the tip of South America | | |
With the help of new ships and instruments | | |