Portugal and Spain's Age of Exploration Conflict
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What was the main cause of the conflict between Portugal and Spain during the Age of Exploration and Discovery?

  • Dispute over the ownership of specific islands
  • Desire to establish colonies in Asia
  • Religious differences
  • Competition for control of trade routes (correct)

    • How did Pope Alexander VI attempt to resolve the conflict between Portugal and Spain?

  • By drawing a line to divide the areas for exploration (correct)
  • By forbidding both nations from further exploration and conquest
  • By declaring both nations as joint owners of all discovered lands
  • By appointing a neutral mediator to negotiate a peace treaty

    • What was the significance of the Inter Caetera decree released by Pope Alexander VI?

  • It granted full control of all discovered lands to Portugal
  • It established a boundary for Portuguese and Spanish exploration (correct)
  • It prohibited further exploration by any European nation
  • It declared open competition for new exploration routes

    • What action did the king of Portugal take in response to the first agreement made by Pope Alexander VI?

    <p>Negotiated and signed the Treaty of Tordesillas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the effect of the Treaty of Tordesillas on the demarcation line dividing the world?

    <p>It shifted the demarcation line to the Atlantic Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which areas were designated for Portuguese exploration according to the Inter Caetera decree?

    <p>Lands east of a line set 100 leagues west of Azores and Cape Verde Islands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate result of the conflict between Portugal and Spain on their exploration efforts?

    <p>Increased competition and rivalry in finding new routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    The Conflict between Portugal and Spain during the Age of Exploration and Discovery

    • The main cause of the conflict between Portugal and Spain was the rivalry over colonial territories and resources.
    • The conflict led to Pope Alexander VI's intervention to resolve the dispute.

    Pope Alexander VI's Intervention

    • Pope Alexander VI attempted to resolve the conflict by issuing the Inter Caetera decree in 1493.
    • The decree divided the New World into two zones: one for Spain and one for Portugal, with a demarcation line running through the Atlantic Ocean.

    The Inter Caetera Decree

    • The Inter Caetera decree designated areas east of the demarcation line for Portuguese exploration, including Africa and Asia.
    • The decree granted Spain the right to explore and colonize the New World, including the Americas.

    Portugal's Response

    • In response to the Inter Caetera decree, King John II of Portugal negotiated the Treaty of Tordesillas with Spain in 1494.
    • The Treaty of Tordesillas revised the demarcation line, moving it westward, and gave Portugal more access to the New World.

    The Treaty of Tordesillas

    • The Treaty of Tordesillas had a significant effect on the demarcation line, moving it 370 leagues west of the Cape Verde Islands.
    • The revised demarcation line gave Portugal control over Brazil and granted Spain control over the rest of the New World.

    The Immediate Result of the Conflict

    • The conflict between Portugal and Spain led to a temporary halt in their exploration efforts.
    • The conflict was resolved through the Treaty of Tordesillas, which allowed both nations to continue their exploration and colonization of the New World.

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    Explore the historical rivalry and competition between Portugal and Spain during the Age of Exploration and Discovery. Learn about their quests for territory, natural resources, and new trade routes that fueled their conflict.

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