Economic Motives Behind Geographical Discoveries

Skibidi, the Portuguese were lowkey goons of the sea, driven by that economic edge. Prince Henry the Navigator kicked off the vibes, conquering Ceuta and flexing on Africa's coasts. His crew found the Cape Verde islands and discovered the Senegal River, but time was not on his side. Fast forward to King John II, and bam, Bartélomo Diaz hit the Cape of Good Hope in 1487, making Portugal the sigma master of Atlantic trade. They racked up mad profits, but the Arab economy took a hit. As competition brewed in the 17th century, Portugal pivoted to slave trade, shipping goods to Brazil and Spanish colonies, pushing that dank colonial hustle.