Question

Which accurately describes Portuguese motivations for exploring along the west coast of Africa? Select all that apply. A. The Portuguese sought labor power by capturing and trading for slaves. B. The Portuguese sought to acquire African weapons to be sold to the English for profit. C. The Portuguese sought to increase gold reserves and resume minting gold coins. D. The Portuguese sought herbal medicine from Japan as a cure for the bubonic plague.

Answer 1

A and C just took test

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Option: A. The Portuguese sought labor power by capturing and trading for slaves.

C. The Portuguese sought to increase gold reserves and resume minting gold coins.

Step-by-step explanation:

Prince Henry the Navigator, a Portuguese prince known for his sponsoring the exploration along the west coast of Africa. Because of his assistance, Portuguese sailors were able to find colonies in Africa and established the first slave trade.

During 1500 Africa became the supplier of the gold in Europe. West Africa was the large producers of gold, and it attracted Portuguese to explore its region. Portuguese reached the coast of Ghana (Gold Coast) and the Mali Empire for gold. From there, the supply of gold in Portugal began along with continuing minting gold coins.