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What did the 1494 Treaty of Tordesillas divide?

Question #151002. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Apr 27 2024.
Originally posted Apr 27 2024 8:28 PM.

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It divided the "New World" between Spain (Castile) and Portugal. In effect, this was the splitting of Africa and Central and South America to reduce or stop conflicts between the Spanish (Castilian) and Portuguese nations.

The Treaty was signed in Tordesillas, Spain, on June 7, 1494. Ratification followed in Setúbal, Portugal.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Tordesillas
Response last updated by psnz on Apr 27 2024.
Apr 27 2024, 8:29 PM
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