The Portuguese breached the Indian Ocean, they were able to capture & control a number of coastal cities, creating what historians call a "." They could do this thanks to their well-armed ships, which captured cities by firing cannons into city walls.

The answer is trading post empire

Explanation:

The Portuguese had well-armed ships and superior navigational skills during the 16th century. The development enabled them to dominate oceans and create trading post empire at many coastlines including the Indian Ocean.

The Portuguese acquired the trading empire at the Indian Ocean by force and established a trade monopoly on the ocean by having two armadas (well-armed ships) sail to and fro across the ocean.

answer: they arrived in new york.

the steam engine.

the locomotive.

the telephone.

the telegraph.

the internal combustion engine.

the rifle.

ironclad ships.

electricity/light bulb.