A2

FINAL OUTCOME CARD - A2

TRADE—BUT ON YOUR TERMS.

You welcome their goods but refuse to give them permanent territory.

They aren't happy.

However, without their own fortified base, it is much harder for them to control local trade or bring large numbers of soldiers into your territory.

You gain access to new trade without giving away control of your coastline.

HISTORY REVEAL

European powers often gained influence by establishing permanent coastal bases.

By restricting permanent settlements while still allowing trade, you may have made it much harder for outsiders to turn commercial influence into political or military control.