While Spain began to exert its power on the other side of the Atlantic, the Portuguese
A) needed to address severe economic problems at home.
B) decided to take a leading role in European affairs.
C) concentrated on spreading their power to Africa and East Asia.
D) entered a race with Spain for control of the Americas.
Answer: C
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