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Which nation was the first European power to explore the coast of West Africa?
A: France
B: Netherlands
C: England
D: Portugal
19 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
According to Wikipedia, Portugal was the first European power to explore the coast of West Africa, developing their own settlements beginning in 1445. The French and English came after the Portuguese, and the slave trade there soon began.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Portugal was not only the first European power to explore West Africa but was also the first country to reach India!
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- Nick â?Lv 51 decade ago
I'm guessing Henry the Navigator of Portugal. Some European power could have gotten there before 1414 but I don't know of any extant documentation. So, I'll say
D: Portugal. Final answer.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
B the dutch oh and genius teen, the Roman Empire is'nt considered a European Nation
