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    What navigational innovation enabled the 14th century era of European exploration by ships?

    Question #82679. Asked by kashoup. (Jun 29 07 4:44 AM)


    sapphy44

    		Compass
    http://www.smarter.com/compass_a_story_of_exploration_and_innovation---pd--ch-1--pi-6672954.html

    Jun 29 07, 7:36 AM

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