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The Influence Of European Trade In The 1500s

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During the 1500s Europe and Africa began to trade more as traveling by sea was getting easier because of the new navigation discoveries. They traded with the people along the Atlantic Coast of Africa. After trading and exploring, the Portuguese travelers established small settlements. Some locals learned the Portuguese language so that they could communicate with the foreigners. They were both friendly and had many valuable things to trade.

Since sea traveling was getting easier, Europeans began to travel to Africa. The Portuguese began to explore the Atlantic coasts of Africa and trade with the local people. Although most were hesitant of these strange people, the locals were friendly and peaceful and did their best to remain that way. On
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