What are some possible reasons why the king decided to allow the Portuguese to begin trading?
gold and slaves . .
the Portuguese
Macau. In 1535, Portuguese traders obtained the rights to anchor ships in Macau's harbours and to carry out trading activities, though not the right to stay onshore. In 1557, the Portuguese established a permanent settlement in Macau. Goa is in India.
They traded for gold and ivory and established trading posts. Portuguese began buying slaves there as well.
The Portuguese first established trading forts along the coast of Africa in the 15th century. This period marked the beginning of European exploration and trade in Africa, with key developments occurring during the Age of Discovery. The establishment of these forts facilitated the Portuguese trade in gold, ivory, and slaves.
The Portuguese
Trading Post
gold and slaves
gold and slaves . .
the Portuguese
Afonso de Albuquerque
Macau. In 1535, Portuguese traders obtained the rights to anchor ships in Macau's harbours and to carry out trading activities, though not the right to stay onshore. In 1557, the Portuguese established a permanent settlement in Macau. Goa is in India.
Madison Lee Gibbs
They traded directly with the coastal people of West Africa.
They traded for gold and ivory and established trading posts. Portuguese began buying slaves there as well.
The Portuguese slave trade in Africa developed through the establishment of trading posts along the West African coast in the 15th century. They initially traded goods for enslaved Africans captured by local African rulers. As demand for enslaved labor in the Americas increased, the Portuguese expanded their trading networks and began raiding inland communities for slaves.
Greeks,Romans, and Arabs