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During the 1400s and 1500s, European nations such as Spain, Portugal, England, and France expanded their territories primarily through exploration and colonization. Spain and Portugal aimed to establish trade routes and exploit resources in the Americas, Africa, and Asia, driven by the desire for wealth, religious conversion, and national prestige. England and France sought to expand their influence and economic interests, leading to competition for territory in the New World. This era marked the beginning of significant overseas empires that reshaped global trade and cultural exchanges.

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