What was established by the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494? 🔊
The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed in 1494, established a meridian dividing new lands discovered by Spain and Portugal. This agreement aimed to resolve conflicts over colonial claims in the Americas, granting Spain control of territories west of the line and Portugal those to the east, shaping colonial expansion.


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