According to Wikipedia, Portugal was the first European power to explore the coast of West Africa, developing their own settlements beginning in 1445. The French and English came after the Portuguese, and the slave trade there soon began.
2006-09-28 14:11:28
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answered by WaterfallOfDestiny 7
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Portugal was not only the first European power to explore West Africa but was also the first country to reach India!
2006-09-29 14:09:56
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answered by Anonymous
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Portugal
2006-09-30 10:54:20
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answered by mS_w0nDer 2
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Portugal
2006-09-27 23:42:03
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answered by Anry 7
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Portugal
2006-09-27 15:35:56
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answered by Judas Rabbi 7
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Portugal
2006-09-27 15:13:38
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answered by Bill P 5
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Portugal
2006-09-27 15:13:34
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answered by ▒Яenée▒ 7
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I'm guessing Henry the Navigator of Portugal. Some European power could have gotten there before 1414 but I don't know of any extant documentation. So, I'll say
D: Portugal. Final answer.
Survey says...!
2006-09-28 03:53:14
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answered by Nick â? 5
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Well Portugal Sea wise (Coast), england interior
2006-09-27 15:17:52
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answered by MichaelB789 2
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B the dutch oh and genius teen, the Roman Empire is'nt considered a European Nation
2006-09-27 15:13:35
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answered by Anonymous
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