Before the Portuguese explored and went to the East, in order to obtain the Asian goods, they had to trade with the Muslims and was more expensive. But, after Vasco de Gama reached India, the Portuguese had a sea route that gave them direct access to Asia which meant no more trading with the Muslim. They could trade with the rest of Europe and sell for cheaper.
<span>He is exhibiting the defense mechanism of Regression which is leading to the temporary or long-term reversion of the ego to an earlier stage of development rather than handling unacceptable impulses in a more way. This regression is a form of retreat, bringing back a time when the person feels safe</span>
