Thesis Statement:
In the 1500s, four European countries began exploring the world in hopes of finding an overseas trade route to Asia. These four countries were Spain, England, France, and Portugal. The expeditions carried out by the brave explorers completely changed Europe’s view on world geography and led to many new ideas and discoveries.
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