The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal.
The Colombian Exchange Explained
The Colombian Exchange refers to the widespread exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and ideas between the Old World (Europe, Africa, and Asia) and the New World (the Americas) following Christopher Columbus’s voyages in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) Explained
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal.
Christopher Columbus’ First Voyage Explained
Christopher Columbus’ first voyage marked the beginning of European exploration and colonization in the Americas.