The two countries reached a compromise with the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494, which divided all future discoveries between Castile (a region of Spain) and Portugal. The Treaty of Tordesillas reveals that both Portugal and Spain led the charge in exploring the New World.Hope it helps and tordesillas is a word.
because the information presented in government records has been verified by those who collect it. If that is not the right answer then it would be b. But i would most likely go with A. Good Luck!