In 1513, while leading an expedition in search of gold, he sighted the Pacific Ocean. Balboa claimed the ocean and all of its shores for Spain, opening the way for later Spanish exploration and conquest along the western coast of South America.
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Charlemagne was declared <em>"Emperor of the Romans" </em>on December 25, 800, and crowned by Pope Leo III after he help him when he was under attack by the Lombards. He gave money and supported by all means the popes and the Christian church.
He promoted art, literature, and architecture -the <em>Carolingian Renaissance</em>- and built schools, established centers of learning and expanded education throughout the territory.
He also created a library to copy <em>ancient and religious manuscripts</em> to keep ancient texts.
consumers chose to purchase staple goods over luxury items