claim territory
secure gold (and goods)
life in Spanish colonies
decline of the Spanish empire
The Bosphorus connects the Black Sea from the Sea of Marmara. Istanbul (Constantinople) is located on the Bosphorus. The cities location and control has led to its rise in riches and importance. The Dardanelles connects the Sea of Marmara to the Aegean and Mediterranean. The ancient city of Troy was located near this. Control of the strait had led to the city becoming extremely wealthy. This, in turn, led to its destruction by the Mycenaeans. <span />
Whereas theDepartment of Defense is charged with military actions abroad, theDepartment of Homeland Security works in the civilian sphere to protect the United States within, at, and outside its borders. Its stated goal is to prepare for, prevent, and respond to domestic emergencies, particularly terrorism.
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Date Explorer Event
1492 Christopher Columbus First voyage
1494 (Treaty of Tordesillas) Division of New World between Spain and Portugal
1497 John Cabot To Newfoundland ; English claim to North America
1497-98 Vasco da Gama Rounds Africa to India
Explorer Christopher Columbus
Explorer Christopher Columbus (1451–1506) is known for his 1492 'discovery' of the New World of the Americas on board his ship Santa Maria. In actual fact, Columbus did not discover North America.
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