Treaty of Tordesillas

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Map of the Atlantic Ocean region showing the two vertical lines of demarcation established by the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1493 and 1494. The lines run north to south, dividing the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal, with one line east of South America and the other closer to the Cape Verde Islands off the coast of Africa. Surrounding continents, including North and South America, Europe, and Africa, are labeled for reference.

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Map of the Atlantic Ocean region showing the two vertical lines of demarcation established by the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1493 and 1494. The lines run north to south, dividing the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal, with one line east of South America and the other closer to the Cape Verde Islands off the coast of Africa. Surrounding continents, including North and South America, Europe, and Africa, are labeled for reference.

Treaty of Tordesillas

Map showing the line of demarcation between Spanish and Portuguese territory, as...

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