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What if Venice was a really close ally of the Hapsburgs? As long as the Hapsburgs rule Spain, the exit into the Atlantic is secure. Change the outcome of the Spanish war of succession such that Spain does not become Bourbon - say that Wittelsbach guy gets the throne of Spain and guarantees further access to the Atlantic.

Do you think a transatlantic colony could be possible for the Venetian traders?

I understand that the majority of needs the republic had were being fed to them through the Mediterranean, however, with all of the new trade resources they can gather from the new world.

Perhaps they would colonize the area known in OTL as New England, or the Caribbean would be another great location.

Thoughts?
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