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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: European exploration, Reach the Americans Which led to Additional exploration for others, Reached North America and explore the mainland Which led to New trade routes all over the World, Vasco de Balboa Tried to Reach the East Indies by sailing West, England 1497 John Cabot, Spain Motivated by Portugal, Eastern coast of North America Where he discovered Present day New York, Reached North America and explore the mainland Which led to Claiming the East coast for America, Spain 1492 Christopher Columbus, John Cabot First European to Reached North America and explore the mainland, Portugal King John II sent Vasco de Gama, Claiming the East coast for America Resulting In England becoming a powerful country, Effects of European Exploration Followed Portugal's lead Spain, Bartolomeu Diaz Looking For Water Route to India around Africa, Portugal Son of King John I Prince Henry, School of Navigation Which inspired Other explorers to look for a shorter route to Asia, The Pacific and Atlantic Oceans were connected Which led to Claiming the East coast for America, New trade routes all over the World And also Great wealth & trading, Prince Henry Founded School of Navigation, It was possible to sail around Africa Found route which allowed for Additional exploration for others, Ferdinand Magellan Proved Circumnavigation The Pacific and Atlantic Oceans were connected