jan 1, 1545 - Silver Found in Potosi
Description:
After failing to find gold, the Spanish continued to seek a way to profit off their new lands. Eventually, they found a large vein of silver in Potosi. Soon, the city grew rapidly and created a rapid labor demand, supplied by both voluntary and draft labor.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1545
Now
~ 481 years ago