Quest for Trade Routes
The Ottoman Empire's monopoly on trade between Europe and Asia sparked a series of explorations as Europeans sought alternative routes. Early attempts included sailing around Africa, with explorers like Bartolomeu and Vasco successfully navigating these waters. However, the quest for a quicker passage led to the idea of the Northwest Passage, a route that promised to connect Europe directly to Asia via the North Atlantic.In this clip
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