the germans did. soviets had the west because it was closer
The europeans invented and borrowed technology including the caravel and compass. Thus making it possible for ships to go on if there was winds without making any landmarks.
Prince Henry was so eager to find an all-water route to Asia because he wanted to so the Portuguese was able to trade with Asia and not have to deal with the Muslims and Italians. Prince Henry set up a school for sailors to find and travel the sea route to Asia.
D enforcing laws or c regulating taxes
