Identify key colonial posessions and means of wealth generation or each maritime empire

Colonial possessions and means of wealth generation in maritime empire.

Explanation:

Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, England, and France are some of the maritime empires that began to expand during the age of exploration. The age of exploration began in the 15th century when European exploring seas and oceans in search of trading routes and wealth. The wealth generated through trade. Trade played a significant role in introducing luxury goods and items in Europe.  

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