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Dutch set up trade headquarters at Batavia.
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Dutch have more ships than any other nation. (20,000)
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De Gama returns to Portugal with valuable cargo.
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Portuguese have trading post along West coast of Africa.
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Henry founds navigation school
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Caravel makes it possible to sail against the wind
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Desire for contact with Asia
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Biblical wars against christianity and islamic.
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Biblical wars against christianity and islamic.
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English and Dutch begin moving into Asia
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Marco Polo meets Kublai Kahn in China.
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Dias sails around southern tip of Africa.
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Spanish Columbus tries to find fast route to Asia but finds Americas instead.
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Treaty of Tordesllas Pope divides Americas between Spain and Portugal.
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Vasco De Gama sails to India.
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Portugal defeats Muslims and takes over India.
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Portugal captures Goa, port city in India.
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Portugal seizes Malacca
