In 1497, explorer Vasco da Gama left Portugal and sailed to India. He became the first European to sail around Africa in order to
reach Asia. Vasco da Gama's voyage was significant because it allowed Portugal to
A.
become a leader of the Industrial Revolution.
B.
gain control of the slave trade.
C.
find new lands for the Portuguese to settle.
D. gain control of the spice trade.