Beginning in the 1440s,design changes in Portuguese caravels allowed them to:
A)use a larger rudder,allowing for more accurate navigation.
B)use square sails,promoting faster travel into the wind.
C)employ larger crews on smaller ships.
D)utilize oars in addition to sails.
E)sail with two masts and faster,triangular sails.

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The design change in Portuguese caravels in the 1440s allowed them to sail with two masts and faster, triangular sails. This design promoted faster travel and improved maneuverability. Options A, C, and D are not related to the design changes in caravels, while B is not a correct description of the sail type used on Portuguese caravels.

Beginning in the 1440s,design Changes in Portuguese Caravels Allowed Them