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jan 1, 1497 - Vasco Da Gama (1497) Vasco Da Gama led a small fleet in search of India. He planned to sail around Africa and through the indian Ocean. De Gama brought with him gold, pearls, wool textiles, bronzeware, and iron tools to trade for spices and pepper. A big goal for voyaging was spices and spreading Christianity. He reached India on May 20th 1497

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Vasco Da Gama led a small fleet in search of India. He planned to sail around Africa and through the indian Ocean. De Gama brought with him gold, pearls, wool textiles, bronzeware, and iron tools to trade for spices and pepper. A big goal for voyaging was spices and spreading Christianity. He reached India on May 20th 1497

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