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why would a route to Asia via the Atlantic ocean have given Spain an advantage over Portugal in the spice trade!

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Because the Atlantic Ocean route is more straightforward, resulting in faster shipping time, and a easier trade exchange.

The initial goal of Columbus was in fact to find such route. He never expected fo find a whole new continent.

Portugal on the other hand, had a spcie trade route that crossed Africa and Asia, but that was not as straightforward.

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