oct 21, 1520 - Ferdinand Magellan arrived to South America
and has entered the Strait of Magellan
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Interaction of Europe and the world:
Ferdinand set sail with five ships and was the first European sailor to cross the Pacific Ocean. He also discovered the Strait of Magellan. He originally went on this voyage to seek the Spice Islands. Portugal had turned him down but luckily for him Spain was willing to sponsor. This is the first time European countries are seeking outside of all they've known. It is the beginning of an important trend that will sweep the Mediterranean.
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The compass: It shows how Europe is navigating the New World in a new direction.
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