Treaty of Tordesillas

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History Nov.27, 2013 Treaty of Tordesillas It was an agreement between Spain and Portugal to respect each others boundaries. It said Spain and Portugal could not cross each other’s boundaries. Solving The Quarrel On May 4, 1493 Pope Alexander VI took action to clean up any have arisen over territorial claims. He issued a decree, which established an imaginary line running north and south through the mid- Atlantic. In the treaty Spain would have possession of any unclaimed territories to the west of the line and Portugal to the east of the line. Pope Alexander’s Solution? * The treaty of Tordesillas in 1494 split the “New World” between Spain and Portugal. * After further exploration, the Portuguese grew dissatisfied with the agreement when they realized how much more land Spain had been given. * In June of 1494 the line was re-negotiated and the agreement was officially ratified during a meeting in the Spanish town of Tordesillas. Amendment 1494 * On June 7,1494 Spain and Portugal met at Tordesillas to re-established the line 370 leagues (1770 km) west of Cape Verde Islands. Quick Review 1.) Why was the Treaty of Tordesillas drawn up? So Spain and Portugal will respect each other’s boundaries. 2.) Which Pope originally wrote up the treaty? Pope Alexander VI 3.) Where was the Pope From( place of birth)? He is from Spain. 4a.) What month/year was the treaty signed? May. 4b.) What month/year was it revised? June. The papal bull, Inter Caetera issued in May 1493 conferred all rights to the new world on Spain. The Portuguese considered that this intrigued rights. Class Website:
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