The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed in 1494, was a pivotal agreement between Spain and Portugal, mediated by Pope Alexander VI. It established the Tordesillas Meridian, dividing newly discovered lands between the two kingdoms and influencing colonial expansion, international law, and the political map of the New World. The treaty had significant effects on indigenous populations, cultural exchange, and set the stage for future colonial rivalries and territorial disputes.
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Under the agreement mediated by ______ ______ ______, lands to the west of the Tordesillas Meridian were allocated to ______, while those to the east were for ______.
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Treaty of Tordesillas purpose
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Role of Pope Alexander VI in the treaty
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Historical context for Treaty of Tordesillas
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In 1500, ______ ______ ______ discovered Brazil, which was east of the Tordesillas Meridian, thus becoming part of the ______ Empire.
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Treaty of Tordesillas Purpose
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Treaty of Madrid Significance
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Enforcement Challenges of Tordesillas
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The linguistic split of South America into mainly ______-speaking and ______-speaking areas is a direct result of the treaty's boundary lines.
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Official Title of Treaty of Tordesillas
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Treaty of Zaragoza's Relation to Tordesillas
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Signatories of the Treaty of Tordesillas
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This historical agreement affected the development of national borders and the destiny of ______ populations.
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