What notable term defined Manuel I’s campaign against his neighbours?
Aggressive
Defensive
Neutral
Submissive
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**Aggressive:** Manuel I's military campaigns against his neighboring kingdoms in Iberia and North Africa were characterized by a proactive and aggressive approach. This expansionist strategy aimed to secure Portugal's position as a powerful regional force, expand its territories, and establish control over strategic trade routes. Manuel's aggressive tactics involved the use of advanced military technologies, alliances with powerful noble families, and the exploration of new maritime routes.
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