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What advantage did Portugal have that let it begin exploration before other European nations?
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Its Atlantic ports were not under the control of the Moors.
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Which European leader set up a center for exploration in Portugal?
The European leader that set up a center for exploration in Portugal was Prince Henry of Portugal.Caravel was the one that set up a center for astronomical and geographical studies. This is done in Portugal.
Why do you think other European nations lagged behind Portugal in overseas exploration?
Prince Henry the Navigator built a Seamanship school in Sagres, in the southwesternmost, point of Portugal, and continental Europe. The portuguese also invented the astrolobe. So basicaly Portugal lead the way with it's superior tech and professionals. Pretty much how any country leads the way in anything.
What European nations were imperialist?
England, France, Portugal and Spain were all European imperialist nations or empires. England wanted to expand, while Spain and Portugal fought for Africa. France wanted both, along with new places and ideas.
Which European nations governed colonies in Latin Americs from 1500 to 1800?
Spain, Portugal, Holland and England
Which European nations were upset at the monroe doctrine?
Probably Spain and Portugal because of Their colonies in Latin America
Why do you think other european nations lagged behind portugal in the race for overseas exploration?
I don't know... You should find out if someone actually knows.
In the 15th and 16th centuries which European nations led in exploration and colonization?
The French, Dutch, English, and Spanish.The French, Dutch, English, and Spanish.
Which European leader set up a center for exploration in Portugal?
The European leader that set up a center for exploration in Portugal was Prince Henry of Portugal.Caravel was the one that set up a center for astronomical and geographical studies. This is done in Portugal.
Why do you think other European nations lagged behind Portugal in overseas exploration?
Prince Henry the Navigator built a Seamanship school in Sagres, in the southwesternmost, point of Portugal, and continental Europe. The portuguese also invented the astrolobe. So basicaly Portugal lead the way with it's superior tech and professionals. Pretty much how any country leads the way in anything.
What five European nations went exploring?
I believe the answer is Great Britan, France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. (this does of course exclude the Scandanavian exploration only because they were not a truly unified nation)
Which European nations had colonies in latin America?
Spain, France and Portugal.
What were the goals of the European nations that started sailing out into the world during the age of exploration?
Exploration and commerce to create wealth
Which European nations were the biggest slave traders?
There are many European nations that were considered to be the biggest slave trader. France, Germany and Portugal are top on that list.
What role did the first nations play in the European exploration of north America?
They helped them(first nations were getting bullied)
How did European nations take advantage of stresses in Muslim world?
they took advantage by exploiting religion
What nations were European?
England, France, Portugal and Spain were all European imperialist nations or empires. England wanted to expand, while Spain and Portugal fought for Africa. France wanted both, along with new places and ideas.
What European nations took part in the slave trade?
Portugal,Britain,France,Spain
