Its Atlantic ports were not under the control of the Moors.
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.
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.
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.
Probably Spain and Portugal because of Their colonies in Latin America
Spain, Portugal, Holland and England
The French, Dutch, English, and Spanish.The French, Dutch, English, and Spanish.
I don't know... You should find out if someone actually knows.
Portugal was Spain's greatest European rival for exploration and the search for riches during the Age of Exploration. Both nations were eager to claim new territories, find new trade routes, and acquire wealth through colonization and trade.
Competition played a significant role in causing the age of exploration as European nations sought to expand their empires, find new trade routes, and secure valuable resources. The competition among nations such as Portugal, Spain, England, and the Netherlands led to increased funding for exploratory voyages and the development of new navigation technologies. Additionally, the desire to outdo rival nations and gain a competitive advantage in trade and colonization further fueled exploration efforts.
Christopher Columbus' exploration to the Americas crossed into territory belonging to European nations like Spain and Portugal. Columbus's first voyage in 1492 was commissioned by the Spanish Crown, leading to the subsequent Spanish colonization of parts of the Americas.
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.
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.
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)
Spain, France and Portugal.
Portugal was the first European nation to begin extensive exploration during the Age of Discovery in the 15th century. Under the leadership of Prince Henry the Navigator, Portuguese explorers ventured along the West African coast, seeking new trade routes and territories. This pioneering spirit laid the groundwork for further exploration by other nations, including Spain. Portugal's maritime innovations and navigational advancements significantly contributed to its early dominance in global exploration.
There are many European nations that were considered to be the biggest slave trader. France, Germany and Portugal are top on that list.
they took advantage by exploiting religion