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In the 1500's, the Portuguese became interested in the spice trade and followed Spain's lead to India. During the 1500's, the Portuguese also developed their own empire in Asia. The trades were made for Asian products but the merchants involved were prosperous Portuguese salesmen.

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They traded directly with the coastal people of West Africa.

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From their trading post in Africa the portuguese trade for?

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