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Q: Why did Portugal receive the title of First Global Empire?
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The Portuguese were the first to have a global empire because they were the first to take advantage of building a large navy to facilitate trade and military control. However, their empire was short lived because the Spanish out competed them.


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Portugal was the first European nation to explore and start colonies in which area?

The Portuguese Empire was the longest colonial European empire, with its inception dating back to its capture of Cueta in North Africa in 1415 CE. With its European borders safe from attack, Portugal was free to expand and explore other regions. It became the first European nation to explore and establish colonies in west Africa.


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Henry the Navigator was a prince of Portugal who promoted seafaring and established a school for sailors which allowed Portual to become the first European nation to strike out to sea. Unfortunately, Portugal was unable to maintain its overseas empire which was later captured by the Dutch.


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