Treaty of Tordesillas was an agreement between Spain and Portugal aimed at settling conflicts over lands newly discovered by explorers” (Encyclopedia). The signed agreement was put into effect to prevent war between the two most powerful Christian nations of the era. “The Treaty of Tordesillas set a new line of demarcation‚ a meridian located 370 leagues west of the Cape Verde Islands. All lands discovered east of this line would belong to Portugal; all lands west of it‚ to Spain. The line split the ocean
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Ireland | 24.90 | 72.7 | 64.00 | 64.80 | 96.2 | Italy | 104.00 | 127.7 | 115.8 | 115.80 | 119.0 | Luxembourg | 6.40 | 18.0 | 16.40 | 14.60 | 18.4 | Malta | | | | 69.00 | 68.0 | Netherlands | 45.50 | 69.4 | 58.90 | 60.90 | 62.7 | Portugal | 63.60 | 86.3 | 75.80 | 76.80 | 93.0 | Slovakia | 35.90 | 39.8 | 35.70 | 35.70 | 41.0 | Slovenia | 23.60 | 44.1 | | 31.30 | 38.0 | Spain | 36.20 | 62.4 | 53.20 | 53.20 | 60.1 | Greece ’s debt crisis came to a head because of its massive
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of a rebellion was always present in Brazil due to it having the largest slave population in the western hemisphere‚ it was ultimately a scions of the Portuguese crown that declared Brazil independent and fought in support of this action against Portugal. In Brazil the issue was centered more around the Creole who remained loyal to the Portuguese crown and did not want independence which essentially undermined efforts towards it. Wealthy people’s fear of non-white rebellions was understandable given
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During the 15th and 16th century‚ both Spain and Portugal traveled to lands outside of Europe. This was the first time any European power ventured out from Europe across large bodies of water and distances. During this time‚ Spain traveled to the New World‚ that was untouched by any outside forces except the people living in the areas. The finding and interactions with these indigenous people‚ would forever change the face of both Europe and the Americas in ways never imagined. One of the greatest
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Andalusia Who were the Moors? The Moors were a group of Arabs‚ Berbers‚ and Iberian Muslims‚ who in the 8th century‚ conquered most of what is now modern day Spain and Portugal. My purpose for writing this paper is to inform the reader of one of many cultural contributions the Moors gave “Andalusia” (modern day Spain‚ Portugal‚ and bits of France). Much of Andalusia’s architecture was greatly influenced by Moorish architecture. The Moors had a history of complex and beautiful architecture. With
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fortified wine categories). 9 April 2012 BAC-2126 Beverage Knowledge-II: Wines - Sujata Patil 2 Regions of production • • • • • Portugal Spain Italy France Germany / Italy 9 April 2012 • • • • • Porto‚ Madeira Sherry Marsala Vins Doux Naturels Vermouth BAC-2126 Beverage Knowledge-II: Wines - Sujata Patil 3 Portugal • Porto – Regions of production include: • Baixo Corgo • Cima Corgo • Douro Superior – Grapes used are Alvarinho‚ Loureiro and Touriga
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The countries that led most of the exploration of South and Central America were Spain and Portugal. They have introduced many changes to the new conquered territory. It all begins with the search for better access to new routes of trade with Asia. At the European explorations‚ countries like Spain and Portugal were the pioneers in the discovery and conquest of new lands. Portugal and Spain during their voyages accidentally came upon the western hemisphere; then soon started to exploit the new land
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settlers turned to African slaves as a labor source‚ more plentiful and less expensive than indentured servants. This created the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. England became a dominant slave trading power. The English provided slaves for Spain and Portugal. The English colonies in North America became slaveholding societies because slaves provided cheap labor for the colonies to exploit. Slavery became illegal in Britain because of the court case Somerset v Stewart. Europeans originally enslaved the
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Kongo Christian King King Alfonso is the new ruler of Kongolese society after his father has passed away in 1506; Alfonso claimed the throne and ruled until 1542. During his ruling he sent letters to their new ally’s king‚ King Jodo III of Portugal. It states that the Kongo needs aid from the Portuguese. The Kongo desires secular aid such as schools‚ and medicinal treatment. And because the Kongo is now a in an Africanized Christian state they need Wine and Flour to perform the holy sacrament
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country through depopulation. Consequently‚ he sent a letter to King John of Portugal in 1526‚ outlining his hopes to eradicate Portugese influence upon his country. Ultimately‚ King Affonso I of Congo proves to be one of the most innovative modern-day thinkers of his time‚ for during his captivating life‚ he was the forerunner in the abolition of slavery‚ all of which was outlined in his letter to King John of Portugal. King Affonso I of Congo‚ known as the "people ’s king‚" was a man who saw
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