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1494 AD

Treaty of Tordesillas

Spain and Portugal divided claims to lands beyond Europe.

Treaty of Tordesillas historical illustration
Time period
1494 AD
Region
Atlantic World
Theme
Exploration & Trade
Civilization
Iberian Empires

The treaty drew an Atlantic line between Spanish and Portuguese claims, shaping colonization in the Americas.

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