The voyage of Vasco de Gama was significant because
A) he was the first European to sail to the Cape of Good Hope.
B) he was the first European to carry African slaves to the Americas.
C) his voyage paved the way for the voyages of Columbus.
D) he was the first European sea captain to establish direct sea trade with India.
E) he colonized the islands of the Mediterranean Atlantic for Portugal.
D
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A. was entitled to the return of double her dowry. B. could seek a divorce. C. had no recourse. D. was immediately freed from all marital commitments. E. could never remarry.
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