jun 29, 1488 - Dias' voyage into the Indian Ocean (1488 C.E.)

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Bartolomeu Dias was the first European to round the tip of Africa and go to the Indian ocean. This was extremely important because it opened up a new trade route between Europe and India, which would allow for even easier transfer of goods between the two areas. (4.1, 4.2)

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