The Portuguese established Fort Sao Jorge at Elmina on the west African coast as part of their broader strategy to control trade routes and establish their presence in Africa. This is a well-documented fact in the history of the Portuguese exploration and their maritime empire.

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The Portuguese

Question 175

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The Portuguese

A) were initially interested in founding colonies in Africa.
B) failed to establish trading posts at strategic ports along the western and eastern coasts of Africa.
C) established Fort Sao Jorge at Elmina on the west African coast.
D) all of these choices
E) none of these choices

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