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What motivated the Portuguese to explore the west coast of Africa?
What motivated the Portuguese to explore the west coast of Africa?
What role did trading posts play in Portugal's overseas empire?
What role did trading posts play in Portugal's overseas empire?
What was the purpose of establishing plantations in West Africa?
What was the purpose of establishing plantations in West Africa?
Why did the Portuguese set up trading posts guarded by armed soldiers?
Why did the Portuguese set up trading posts guarded by armed soldiers?
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How did the success of Portuguese sugar plantations impact colonial settlements worldwide?
How did the success of Portuguese sugar plantations impact colonial settlements worldwide?
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What is the significance of a monopoly in trade?
What is the significance of a monopoly in trade?
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