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The caravel is a type of boat that made travel and exploration much easier.
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Portugal has multiple trading posts along the west coast of Africa.
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Dias was the first person to sail completely around the southern tip of Africa.
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In 1498, Vasco De Gama sailed around Africa to reach India and trade.
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The next year, De Gama returns with some spices from India
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The Portuguese take defeat the Muslims, gaining control over Indian Ocean trade.
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Portugal captures multiple cities, including Goa in India and Malacca, on the Malay peninsula.
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The Dutch created the Dutch East India Company for Asian trade.
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Both the English and the Dutch begin moving into Asia in the 17th century, and the Dutch started weakening the Portuguese's control.
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The Dutch set up their headquarters in Batavia, on the island of Java.
