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What was important about the development of vessels such as the one depicted above?
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(Choice A) They were specially designed to carry enslaved laborers on their lower decks
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They were specially designed to carry enslaved laborers on their lower decks
(Choice B) They allowed Portuguese and Spanish navigators to sail across oceans rather than only along the coast
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They allowed Portuguese and Spanish navigators to sail across oceans rather than only along the coast
(Choice C) They were the first ships to have cannons on board, leading Portugal to excel in naval warfare
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They were the first ships to have cannons on board, leading Portugal to excel in naval warfare
(Choice D) They were capable of carrying more than 300 people, making it easy to start colonial settlements
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They were capable of carrying more than 300 people, making it easy to start colonial settlements
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The most appropriate choice regarding the significance of the development of vessels such as the one depicted is:

**(Choice B)** They allowed Portuguese and Spanish navigators to sail across oceans rather than only along the coast.

This choice highlights the advancements in maritime technology that enabled long-distance exploration and led to the Age of Discovery, which had significant impacts on global trade and colonization.

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