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I chose this because it was the beginning of European overseas expansion. Portugal gained access to African trade routes and sparked further exploration along the African coast.
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Dias proved that it was possible to sail around Africa to reach the Indian Ocean, opening the door for European trade with Asia by sea.
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Columbus' voyage connected Europe and the Americas for the first time. It began the Columbian Exchange.
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Da Gama's voyage linked Europe and Asia by sea for the first time. It launched centuries of European involvement and control in the Indian Ocean Trade.
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Spain took over majoy Indigenous civilizations in the Americas and opened access to wealth in silver and land.
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Spain's capture of the Inca Empire expanded its power in South America and led to major shifts in Andean culture.
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This was the first major global corporation with government-like powers. It represents the early creation of global trade networks and capitalism.
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This was the first permanent English colony in North America marking the beginning of English settlement, plantation economies, and eventually the rise of the United States.
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This created the transatlantic slave trade, which lasted centuries. This event had an impact on global economies, contributing to the growth of plantation economies in the Americas.
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The Agricultural Revolution led to surplus food production in Europe, which supported population growth and urbanization.