The significance attached to Prince Henry the Navigator suggests that __________
a) major changes in sailing technology and methods led to the colonization of the Americas
b) access to the slave trade was the primary goal of European explorers
c) Henry was a highly skilled diplomat
d) the route from Portugal to West Africa was long and dangerous compared to other
Answer: a
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