Close to Africa and facing the Atlantic, Spain, and Portugal were well-placed to lead the maritime expansion of Europe.then, portugal took the lead in 1419
Portugal led the way to European expansion, mainly because of its advancement in the making of ships and maps.
Portugal took the lead.
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APEX: The invention of the compass allowed for new maritime trade routes.
APEX: The invention of the compass allowed for new maritime trade routes.
It made people believe that the country was destined to grow larger.
Expansion of European rule and power was a significant interest in the Age of Discovery. They mostly explored the New World in search of passages that were said to lead to Asia and the East Indies, its products, and some simply to find adventure. :)
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The Portuguese was the European group that made voyages of discovery along West Africa.
New sea routes, established during the Age of Exploration, allowed European powers to navigate around Africa, facilitating direct trade with Asia and the Americas. These routes enabled easier access to Africa's resources, such as gold, ivory, and later, slaves, prompting increased European exploration and colonization. As maritime technology improved, nations like Portugal, Spain, and later the British and Dutch intensified their presence on the continent, establishing coastal trading posts and colonies. This expansion significantly influenced Africa's economic and political landscape, leading to prolonged European involvement in the region.
political developments throughout the countries of Europe lead the societies to oceanic expansion because that was much easier then battling for gains that may not last. many countries were trying to expand their trade system because the trade system was the centerfold of all societies.
Increase in expansion affect the demand because more supply/expansion with constant demand will lead to excess in expansion which affect the demand.