They competed for control in the Americas by building forts.
They competed for control in the Americas by building forts.
Spain competed for control of land in the Americas through a combination of military conquest, colonization, and the establishment of missions and settlements. They relied on the exploration and exploitation of resources, as well as the subjugation of indigenous populations. Spain's presence in the Americas was solidified through the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494, which divided the New World between Spain and Portugal.
because they can have their freedom
Spain was to control all of the land to the West of the Line of Demarcation.
Spain was to control all of the land to the West of the Line of Demarcation.
Both Spain and Portugal gained control of the land in South America as a result of the Treaty of Tordesillas. The lands to the west went to Spain while the ones to the east went to Portugal.
Did Spain control land that borders the Pacific Ocean?
Spain wanted more resources and land. Also, after America was discovered, there was a big rush to see which European countries could get control of the most land in the Americas, so every country wanted to settle and take control of the land.
South America back in the 15th century
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Spain and Portugal, Portugal gaining what is today Brazil, Spain got the rest.
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