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Spain and Portugal were the two European countries that once claimed land in the southern regions of the Americas. The Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494 divided newly discovered lands outside Europe between the two nations, with Spain gaining most of South America and Portugal acquiring Brazil. This division significantly influenced the colonial landscape of the continent.
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What was the impact of explorers in north America?
The most common impact of Explorers in North America was... to be continued... sike... it was eitherA. Land was claimed for European CountriesB. Successful settlements were startedC. Native people people were mistreatedd. Diseases were spread among Native people
What European country was the first to claim land in Africa?
It was claimed by a mixture of European countries, but France had the largest claim.
What European countries held the most land in South America?
spain, and france
What country claimed Georgia?
Spain claimed the land south of Georgia.
Why was the land claimed by the European explorers?
European explorers claimed lands because they were ordered to by their king due to the fact that he either needed land, money, or a place to exile criminals
What European country claimed most of the land in North Africa?
France claimed the most of the land in North Africa.
What continent was divided amongst european countries?
North and South America were both split amongst European countries during the First Age of Imperialism. During the Second Age of Imperialism, Africa and most of Asia were split amongst European countries. Australia was fully a British territory. Antarctica is currently partially claimed by 7 countries (3 of which are European), but in the future, a fourth (Russia) may claim land as well.
By 1750 European nations had claimed most of the New World. Which Nation claimed the most land?
Spain
What European nations had claimed land in North America in 1610?
England and Holland had claimed it buy 1610
How many European countries held land in Africa in 1914?
Seven European countries held land in Africa in 1914.
What countries claimed land in America?
Countries that claimed land in the Americas: Spain Portugal Great Britain France The Netherlands Denmark Germany Russia Sweden Countries that claimed land in what is now the United States of America: Great Britain Spain France Denmark The Netherlands Russia Sweden
Why was the land in North America valuable to the leaders of European countries?
It was valuable to them because the European countries claimed North America as their own in the early 1500s, and discovered North and Central America on accident while looking for a sea route to Indonesia.
