※ 질문하기질문내용Toward the end of the 15th century, European sailors and explorersbegan to venture out on unknown seas in search oftreasure, glory, and fame. The Spanish made the first major discovery when they landed on the shores of what is now America. At first it was mistakenly believed that the ships had landed in the West Indies. After realizing their mistake, the disheartened explorers returned to Spain and were punished. British, French, Dutch and Portuguese explorers would soon follow the Spanish example, and each nation claimed dominion over parts of this vast new land.