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Which statement best describes Portugal’s effect on trade in the Indian Ocean?(1 point) Responses Despite resistance from the Moors in Calcutta, da Gama opened European trade in the Indian Ocean network. Despite resistance from the Moors in Calcutta, da Gama opened European trade in the Indian Ocean network. The Moors expelled Portugal from Calcutta. This act prevented trade in the Indian Ocean trade network. The Moors expelled Portugal from Calcutta. This act prevented trade in the Indian Ocean trade network. Columbus opened the Indian Ocean to European traders before Vasco da Gama. Columbus opened the Indian Ocean to European traders before Vasco da Gama. Portugal sent 100,000 men who secured the Indian Ocean trade network for the sole benefit of Portugal. Portugal sent 100,000 men who secured the Indian Ocean trade network for the sole benefit of Portugal.

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The statement that best describes Portugal’s effect on trade in the Indian Ocean is:

"Portugal sent 100,000 men who secured the Indian Ocean trade network for the sole benefit of Portugal."

This statement reflects the significant military and maritime efforts Portugal undertook to establish its dominance in the Indian Ocean trade during the Age of Exploration.