Question

Using complete sentences, discuss the purpose and results of the Treaty of Tordesillas.​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The treaty of Tordesillas was signed in Spain in June, 1494. It's purpose was to divide the colonising and trading rights for all newly discovered lands between Portugal and Spain, to the exclusion of other European countries.

The treaty divided newly discovered lands outside the European empire between the Spanish empire and the Portuguese empire along a meridian 370 leagues West of the Cape Verde Islands.

The treaty was observed and respected by both Spain and Portugal but was ignored by other European countries.

In the 20th century, the treaty of Tordesillas was invoked by Argentina as a claim to the Falkland Islands.