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AP World History: Modern
Unit 4 – Global Connections: 1450-1750
Topic 4.4
What alternative outcome could have occurred if the Portuguese maritime empire had failed to maintain control over the Cape of Good Hope during the 16th Century?
The Spanish Empire would expand towards Africa.
British colonization in South Africa would never happen.
China's Ming dynasty would capitalize on this opportunity to expand their influence.
The Dutch would have established their dominance earlier.
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AP World History: Modern - 4.4 Maritime Empires Established
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