![]() ![]() To understand why the British and Dutch Empires were more successful than the Spanish and Portuguese – despite the fact that the Spanish and Portuguese Empires prospered during the seventeenth century – we must look at the differences in religion, political systems and goals of the colonial states. It was clear to see, however, that by the end of the Early Modern period the British and Dutch Empires were more successful in establishing their overseas empires, as the Spanish and Portuguese Empires’ power slowly dwindled. This was key in opening the age of global imperialism, as the Portuguese were able to use da Gama’s discovery to establish an empire in Asia, while the Spanish sent expeditions to the Americas. ![]() The Early Modern period oversaw the Age of Discovery with the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 and Vasco da Gama’s discovery of the route to India, which gave the Europeans access to the New World. ![]()
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