How did the experiences of the Spanish and the Portuguese during the age of exploration differ from those of their French, Dutch, and English counterparts?

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Explanation:

Spanish and Portuguese are two dominant nations at the period of age exploration as they colonized regions of the American continent. However, French, Dutch, and English were competing for colonies against the dominant powers which proved fruitful in southeast Asian spice trade. However, the Spanish controlled colonies across the Caribbean, the Pacific, and the Americas, while the Portuguese control colonies on the African coast, South and East Asia, and in South America.

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