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AP European History
Unit 1 – Renaissance and Exploration
Topic 1.11
Considering Vasco da Gama's position as a Portuguese explorer, what bias might be present in his letters about his journeys around Africa?
He would have written negatively about his own country.
He may have exaggerated the wealth or exoticism of discovered lands to appeal to Portuguese royalty and obtain further funding for expeditions.
He would have deliberately minimized the difficulties faced during the voyages.
He would have given unbiased accounts of all events.
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