It was where the Europeans decided to look for new trade routes. The Europeans wanted to find another way to get to China/Asia. Christopher "discovered" America and there were also a lot of other explorers like Ferdinand Mallegan who kind of discovered a strait through the southern tip of South America. Many explorers also created instruments for sailing like a compas or a school for sailing which was created by Prince Henry thd Navigator. He was from Portugal. When Queen Elizabeth II came into throne there was a Spanish Armada.
