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AP World History: Modern
Unit 4 – Global Connections: 1450-1750
Topic 4.2
How might the world map look different if Portugal hadn't initiated maritime exploration in the 15th century?
The African coast may have been colonized differently, altering geopolitics of the Atlantic World.
The Americas would remain undiscovered by Europeans for centuries.
Australia and New Zealand would remain uninhabited until the 19th century.
Asia wouldn't have entered into trade agreements with European nations.
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AP World History: Modern - 4.2 Exploration: Causes and Events from 1450 to 1750
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