Portugalestablished
Portugalestablished refers to the process by which the Portuguese established their settlements and colonies in various parts of the world, particularly in the Americas, Africa, and Asia, during theearly modern period.
The establishment of Portuguese colonies began with the discovery of the maritime route to Asia by Vasco
Portuguese colonization of the Americas began in the early 16th century, with the establishment of the first
In Africa, the Portuguese established settlements along the coast, particularly in present-day Angola, Mozambique, and Guinea-Bissau.
The Portuguese methodology of establishing settlements involved the use of factors, or trading agents, who were