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Prince Henry the Navigator was very interested in finding out a trade route around Africa that would bypass the Moors of North Africa. The expeditions that followed put Portugal at the forefront of sea route explorations to Asia.
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Portugal often had to fight to gain control of spice-growing regions?
The moors vasco de gama discovered the spice after traveling to India
Who did Portugal often had to fight to gain control of spice-growing regions?
The british and definately not the spanish
How did the Dutch gain their independence?
After the seizure of Ambon in the Moloccas in 1605 and Banda Island in 1623, the Dutch secured the trade monopoly of the Spice Islands. A policy of the ruthless exploitation by 'divide and rule' tactics was carried out -
What did the Portuguese do to gain supreme control of trade in southeast Asia?
military force
Did Rome fought the Punic wars with Greece to gain control of trade in the Mediterranean sea?
yes and no they did like the trade but that wasn't the reason they fought them. They fought them for control. THey liked their power and they wanted to control over the known world.
How did the dutch gain control of much of the ocean trade?
by seized both port of Malacca and Valuable Spice Islands from Portugal.
How did the dutch gain control of much of the Indian trade?
by seized both port of Malacca and Valuable Spice Islands from Portugal.
Portugal often had to fight to gain control of spice-growing regions?
The moors vasco de gama discovered the spice after traveling to India
How did the Dutch gain control much of the Indian Ocean trade?
by seized both port of Malacca and Valuable Spice Islands from Portugal.
How did the dutch gain control of much the Indian Ocean trade?
by seized both port of Malacca and Valuable Spice Islands from Portugal.
Who did Portugal fight to gain control of spice growing regions?
Arabs
Who did Portugal often had to fight to gain control of spice-growing regions?
The british and definately not the spanish
How did the dutch gain control of much of the Indian Ocean?
by seized both port of Malacca and Valuable Spice Islands from Portugal.
How did the dutch take over control of the spice trade?
The Dutch took control of the spice trade by establishing the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the early 17th century. The VOC used superior naval power to gain control of key spice-producing regions in Southeast Asia, particularly the Moluccas (Spice Islands), and monopolized the trade by enforcing exclusive contracts with local rulers. The Dutch also developed trading posts and fortresses to protect their interests and expand their influence in the region.
What country was the first to gain control of Africa?
Portugal
How did the Portuguese gain control of the spice trade?
Armed with guns and cannons the Portuguese waged war on the inhabitants of coastal towns, burned villages and overwhelmed the enemy's fleets.
How did Portuguese gain control of spice trade?
Armed with guns and cannons the Portuguese waged war on the inhabitants of coastal towns, burned villages and overwhelmed the enemy's fleets.
