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AP European History
Unit 3 – Absolutism and Constitutionalism
Topic 3.4
How did Portugal differ from Spain concerning their approach to overseas colonies during the Age of Exploration?
Portugal colonized North America while Spain targeted South America.
Portugal established trading posts along coasts whereas Spain pursued direct territorial conquests.
Portugal engaged in peaceful trade agreements with indigenous peoples; Spain used military force to subdue them.
Portugal focused exclusively on Africa while Spain spread its influence globally.
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