+The year 1542 was a period of global expansion and conflict. In Europe, the [Battle of Solway Moss](/wiki/Solway_Moss) escalated tensions between England and Scotland, while [Portuguese](/wiki/Portugal) traders made their first contact with Japan.
+## See also
+- [Japan](/wiki/Japan)
+- [Exploration](/wiki/Exploration)
+- [Tudor](/wiki/Tudor)
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