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This invention allowed sailors to know exactly which direction they were sailing. It also allowed the sailors to get to certain places.
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The astrolabe helped sailors to navigate better using the sun and the stars.
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After taking control of Ceuta in Northern Africa Portugal's Prince Henry is inspired to explore more and to round the tip of Africa
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The caravel is a newly designed ship that boosts exploration. It allows for sailors to sail against the wind.
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The printing press allowed more maps to be made. More maps being made allowed for more sailors to get them which allows for more exploration.
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Portugal establishes ports along the west coast of Africa. They use these ports to increase trade.
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He was the first person to sail around the southern tip of Africa. He was the first explorer from Portugal to find a sea route to India.
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Vasco da Gama rounds the southern tip of Africa to reach India for Portugal.
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Portugal defeats to control trade in the Indian Ocean.
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The English travel to India and set up a trading post called The East India Company. With this the English end the Portuguese monopoly on trade with India.