History 1810E Lecture Notes - J. E. B. Stuart, Spice Trade, Rappahannock River
4 Dec 2013
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Vasco da gama reached the shores of india in 1498. Gave presents and gifts to the local ruler of calicut. Was informed by local official that even the poorest merchant gave more than him. First person to successfully sail from europe around africa to south- Opened up the trade route between europe and asia. Made a hero after return in 1499. Profits made from the spices he brought back from india. Potential to make a country very wealthy. King set vasco on another expedition in 1502. Using force to trade with indian locals to trade. King dom manuel of portugal: appointed vasco da gama as captain-major. Task of finding the king of the christians. Wanted to be only european trade of spices. First viceroy of the estado da india, 1505. Annual fleets of 20 ships or so standard. Wanted to take control of indian trade routes. Portuguese traders decided to change trade route form india.
