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This was the beginning of European overseas expansion, which gave Portugal access to African trade routes and it sparked more exploration.
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The Ottoman takeover cut off many European land routes to Asia, pushing Europeans to seek new sea routes.
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This proved it was possible to sail around Africa to reach Asia, opening the door for direct trade with India.
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His voyage connected the Eastern and Western Hemispheres for the first time ever, which began the Columbian Exchange.
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Spain and Portugal split the non European world, showing how quickly the Europeans expanded their influence globally.
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His voyage established a direct sea route from Europe to Asia, increasing global trade and European wealth.
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This proved the world was connected by oceans and confirmed Earth’s round shape while linking global trade networks.
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The conquest shifted global power significantly, it introduced new resources to Europe, and it started a drastic demographic decline in the Americas.
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This company became a major global trading power, shaping globalization through trade, colonization, and cultural exchange.
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Often considered the world’s first multinational corporation, it dominated global trade and influenced modern global capitalism.