Later, when Byzantium threatened its eastern trading privileges, Venice persuaded the armies of the Fourth Crusade to attack Constantinople in 1204; conquering Byzantium strengthened its position even more.
Venice became a major power in Europe due to the conquest of Byzantium.
mnli hypothesis: Venice became a major power in Europe due to the conquest of Byzantium. premise: Later, when Byzantium threatened its eastern trading privileges, Venice persuaded the armies of the Fourth Crusade to attack Constantinople in 1204; conquering Byzantium strengthened its position even more.