Which statement identifies a way that an important component of the
Portuguese Empire changed over time? (1 point)
The slave trade eventually stopped, as it was no longer profitable
for Portugal.
The Portuguese were no longer the strongest military power by the
nineteenth century.
The Portuguese gained territory in Asia by the nineteenth century.
The Portuguese government attempted to put less of a focus on
the social caste system.
The slave trade eventually stopped, as it was no longer profitable for Portugal.
The statement that identifies a way that an important component of the Portuguese Empire changed over time is:
The slave trade eventually stopped, as it was no longer profitable for Portugal.
To identify the correct statement that indicates a change in an important component of the Portuguese Empire over time, we can analyze each option:
1. "The slave trade eventually stopped, as it was no longer profitable for Portugal." - This statement suggests that the slave trade, an important component of the Portuguese Empire at one point, changed over time and eventually stopped due to a lack of profitability.
2. "The Portuguese were no longer the strongest military power by the nineteenth century." - This statement indicates a change in the Portuguese Empire's military power over time, as they were no longer the strongest military power by the 19th century.
3. "The Portuguese gained territory in Asia by the nineteenth century." - This statement suggests the expansion of the Portuguese Empire into Asia by the 19th century, indicating a change in their territorial holdings.
4. "The Portuguese government attempted to put less of a focus on the social caste system." - This statement indicates a change in the Portuguese Empire's focus on the social caste system, suggesting an attempt by the government to reduce its significance.
The statement that best identifies a way an important component of the Portuguese Empire changed over time is:
"The Portuguese gained territory in Asia by the nineteenth century."
To support this answer, you can research historical records and literature that discuss the Portuguese exploration and colonization of Asia during the Age of Discovery.