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Why do you think other European nations lagged behind Portugal in overseas exploration?
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∙ 9y ago
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.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoSome European nations lagged behind Portugal in overseas exploration because they did not concentrate enough funds to explorers. Portugal delegated explorers and gave them proper equipment and funding to go and look for new opportunities.
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What advantage did Portugal have that let it begin exploration before other European nations?
Its Atlantic ports were not under the control of the Moors.
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 were prince Henry's expeditions important?
Portugal took the lead in overseas exploration due to their strong government support. Prince Henry was the nations most enthusiastic supporter. He saw the wealth that existed beyond Europe.
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.
What two European nations were the first to begin overseas exploration?
In the ancient times the first who explored the world and colonized were the Greeks In the Renaissance the first nation was Spain [1492 - Christopher Columbus], Portugal [1521 - Ferdinand Mangellan] followed by the Duch, the British and the French.
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.
What advantage did Portugal have that let it begin exploration before other European nations?
Its Atlantic ports were not under the control of the Moors.
Did the Mercantilist theories caused European nations to abandon their overseas colonies?
Mercantilist theories caused European nations to abandon their overseas colonies.
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.
Why did the Europeans take over Mexico?
It was a race for resources and increased overseas holdings among several European nations, including Spain, England, Portugal, France and Italy.
Did the mercantilism theories cause European nations to abandon their overseas colonies?
Mercantilism theories did not cause European nations to abandon their overseas colonies. Mercantilism, in fact, motivated colonial expansion and war.
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.
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
What was a result of the Commercial Revolution?
expansion of European influence overseas Rise to power of European nations bordering on the Atlantic
What was the result of commercial revolution?
expansion of European influence overseas Rise to power of European nations bordering on the Atlantic
