SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
RISE OF THE SLAVE TRADE BLACK HISTORY IN COLONIAL AMERICA
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Question
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Which of the following was not a way that Prince Henry contributed to Exploration?
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He gathered scientists and cartographers to work with him planning and going on his voyages.
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He was the first to trade with Africans for slaves.
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His team redesigned ships, trained sea captains, and prepared maps.
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His successes inspired others explorers and sponsored voyages.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Prince Henry earned his title ‘the Navigator’ because he assembled a learned group of designers and maritime experts to design new ships, maps, and navigational instruments. Henry then funded expeditions to use this knowledge to sail the High Seas and explore the West African coast.
Detailed explanation-2: -Prince Henry helped with the creation of the caravel, a sailing ship that was a huge advancement and allowed for the exploration of the open sea. With the caravel, the Portuguese could explore new routes, such as the Saharan trade routes which he helped “discover”, as well as the whole of the African continent.
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