A Key Benefit to the Establishment of a Portuguese Port

question 25

Multiple Choice

A key benefit to the establishment of a Portuguese port was

• A) a source of silver
• B) access to the Portuguese's secure and efficient shipping
• C) protection from the other naval powers, especially the Dutch
• D) a source of spices

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