The Treaty of Tordesillas, which was signed in 1494, divided the newly acquired lands outside Europe between Portugal and Spain, thereby granting Portugal control over an overseas empire, including the land that became Brazil. The treaty also affirmed Portugal’s right to the exploration of Africa and the seaway to India.
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