Age of Exploration

And Spanish Account Of Cavite Mutiny

Age of Exploration

The Age of Exploration, which lasted roughly between 1450 and

1600, is a term given to the period of European exploration in Africa,
Asia, and the Americas. Driven by a desire for inexpensive spices,
gold, and other sources of wealth, Europeans sailed around the
world and sparked a global exchange of goods that changed the
world forever. Portugal led the way, followed by other major powers
such as Spain, England, and the Netherlands. Sailors capitalized on
improvements in cartography, ship construction, and navigational
tools to facilitate their voyages.
Age of Exploration 1415

The Portuguese seize Ceuta, sparking interest in rounding Africa.

By the 1400s, Portugal is strong enough to expand into Muslim

North Africa, and they seize the coastal city of Ceuta in 1415.
Their victory inspires Prince Henry, later known as Henry the
Navigator, to organize voyages along the western coast of Africa.
Age of Exploration October 12, 1492

Christopher Columbus lands in the Caribbean.

Inspired by Portugal's early success in navigation, Spain
finances Christopher Columbus' voyage to find a
western trade route to Asia. Columbus lands in the
Caribbean in 1492, convinced he has reached East
Asia. His voyage opens the Americas to later European
explorers.
Age of Exploration May 4, 1493

The Line of Demarcation divides the world between Spain and

Portugal.
Spain and Portugal press rival claims to the lands Columbus
explores, and in 1493 Pope Alexander VI steps in to keep the
peace. He sets a Line of Demarcation, which divides the
non-European world into two zones. Spain has trading and
exploration rights in all lands west of the line, while Portugal has
the same rights east of the line.
Age of Exploration June 7, 1494

Portugal claims Brazil.

Although Spain continues to claim land in South
America, a large region remains outside its empire. In
the Treaty of Tordesillas, Portugal claims Brazil and
issues grants of land to Portuguese nobles. European
settlers move to Brazil to farm brazilwood and sugar.
Age of Exploration June 24, 1497

John Cabot lands on the east coast of North America.

Hoping to find a northwest passage to Asia, explorer
John Cabot sets out on a voyage from England.
When he lands on the east coast of North America,
he claims the land in the name of King Henry VII,
mistakenly believing he is in Asia.
Age of Exploration May 20, 1498

Vasco da Gama reaches India after rounding Africa.

Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama reaches India after
rounding the southern tip of Africa. Although the
Portuguese lose half their ships and many sailors die on the
voyage, the venture is highly profitable and he returns with
a cargo of spices. His voyage shows Portugal can access
Asian markets directly, instead of through indirect overland
routes.
Age of Exploration 1502

Da Gama forces a treaty on the ruler of Calicut and sets

up a trading post.
Thanks to his success in India, da Gama is able to outfit
a new fleet, and in 1502 he forces a treaty of
cooperation on the ruler of Calicut. He then leaves
Portuguese merchants in Calicut to set up trade with
spice merchants.
Age of Exploration April 25, 1507

A German mapmaker names the "New World" America.

A German mapmaker reads reports about Columbus'
"New World," written by the Italian sailor Amerigo
Vespucci. The mapmaker names the region America,
and the Caribbean islands Columbus initially explored
are named the West Indies.
Age of Exploration August 24, 1511

Portugal seizes Malacca.

After da Gama's success in setting up a trading post, the
Portuguese begin to capture key ports around the Indian
Ocean. In 1511 they seize Malacca, which allows them to ally
with Asian leaders and establish a major foothold in Asian
trade routes. Portugal continues to set up a vast trading
empire, but their brutality in Malacca makes them hated and
feared.
Age of Exploration February 1519

Hernan Cortés lands in Mexico.

Spanish explorer and conquistador Hernan Cortés lands on
the coast of Mexico with 600 men, 16 horses, and a few
cannons. While the Spaniards are vastly outnumbered by
the Aztecs, they capture and demolish the capital city of
Tenochtitlán in a brutal assault in 1521. Their actions inspire
other conquistadors to conquer regions in the Americas.
Age of Exploration September 8, 1522

The Vittoria completes its circumnavigation of the

globe.
The Vittoria completes the first circumnavigation of the
globe, nearly three years after first setting out. While
Ferdinand Magellan leads the initial expedition, he and
four other ships do not survive the entire voyage.
Age of Exploration August 29, 1533

Francisco Pizarro executes the last Inca emperor.

Inspired by the success of Cortés in Mexico, Francisco
Pizarro arrives in Peru in 1532. He capitalizes on the
unrest in the Incan empire and quickly captures the
Inca emperor, whom he executes in 1533. The Spanish
spread across Ecuador and Chile, adding much of
South America to Spain's empire.
Age of Exploration July 28, 1576

Martin Frobisher sights land in North America.

Determined to find the Northwest Passage between the
Atlantic Ocean and Asia, English explorer Martin
Frobisher sets sail for North America. In 1576 he sights
the coast of what is now Labrador, Canada. Despite three
voyages, Frobisher is unsuccessful in finding the
Northwest Passage.
Age of Exploration December 31, 1600

English merchants found the East India Company.

Hoping to exploit trade in East and Southeast Asia and
India, a group of English merchants form the East India
Company by royal charter. With this company, the English
break the Spanish and Portuguese monopoly of the East
Indian spice trade. The company later becomes involved in
politics and acts as an agent of British imperialism in India
Age of Exploration March 20, 1602

Dutch merchants found the Dutch East India Company.

In the late 1500s, the Dutch set up colonies and trading
posts around the world. A group of wealthy merchants
found the Dutch East India Company, which furthers their
quest to be the major European commercial power in the
east. The company also comes into conflict with the
English East India Company.
Behind the story of Cavite Mutiny
During the short trial, the captured mutineers testified against José Burgos. The state
witness, Francisco Zaldua, declared that he had been told by one of the Basa brothers
that the government of Father Burgos would bring a navy fleet of the United States to
assist a revolution with which Ramón Maurente, the supposed field marshal, was financing
with 50,000 pesos. The heads of the friar orders held a conference and decided to get rid
of Burgos by implicating him to a plot. One Franciscan friar disguised as Burgos and
suggested a mutiny to the mutineers. The senior friars used an una fuerte suma de dinero
or a banquet to convince Governor-General Rafael Izquierdo that Burgos was the
mastermind of the coup. Gómez and Zamora were close associates of Burgos, so they too
were included in the allegations. Also, Francisco Zaldua had been the principal informer
against the three priests. His statement had been the main basis for the convictions and
he had been promised pardon in exchange for his testimony, however, he was
condemned along with the three. He was the first to be executed among them on
February 17, 1872.
Behind the story of Cavite Mutiny
The Central Government of Madrid proclaimed that they want to deprive the friars
of all the power of intervention in matters of civil government and direction and
management of educational institutions. The friars feared that their dominance in
the country would become a thing of the past, and that they needed something to
justify their perpetuation, with the mutiny providing such an opportunity. However,
the Philippine Institute was introduced by the Spanish government as an
educational decree fusing sectarian schools once ran by the friars. This decree
aimed to improve the standard of education in the Philippines by requiring teaching
positions in these schools to be filled by competitive examinations, an important
step welcomed by most Filipinos.
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Benz Kyle T. Boñon

End Brian Bhoriv B. Aquino

Marck Justine P. Guiaz
Vincent Mijares