The document discusses the beginning of the modern age and the discovery of the Americas. It started with the fall of Constantinople to the Turks in 1453 and Columbus' voyage to America in 1492. Columbus wanted to travel west to Asia, received support from the Spanish monarchs, and made three voyages to America, first arriving in October 1492 after a 70-day trip where he explored for 7 months, believing he had reached Asia.

1. MODERN
AGE

2. IT BEGAN WITH…
• The fall of Constantinople to the Turks in 1453.
• The discover of America in 1492.

3. THE DISCOVERY OF THE
AMERICAS
• Colón wanted to go Asia traveling west.
• He asked for some help to the Spanish
Catholic Monarchs.
• They gave him
• ships, men and some materials.

5. Colón Travelled America three times.
He first arrived at America the 12th October 1492 after a 70-days-trip.
The first Voyage totally lasted for 7 months.