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The Age of Exploration (jan 1, 1400 – jan 1, 1600)

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The Age of Exploration, also known as the Age of Discovery, was a period from the 15th to the 17th century when European ships explored the globe for new trade routes, resources, and territories. This led to the rise of European colonial empires, including the British Empire, which encompassed roughly a quarter of the world’s land surface. Additionally, this found new lands, including The Americas and Australia.

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jan 1, 1400
jan 1, 1600
~ 200 years

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