What did the treaty of Todesillas do?

The Treaty of Tordesillas was an agreement between Spain and Portugal that divided the world outside Europe between the two countries. It was signed on June 7, 1494, in the Spanish town of Tordesillas.

Under the treaty, Spain was given all the lands west of a line that ran from the North Pole to the South Pole, and Portugal was given all the lands east of the line. This line was set at 370 leagues west of the Cape Verde Islands.

The treaty also gave Spain the right to explore and claim any lands in the Americas, while Portugal was given the right to explore and claim any lands in Africa and Asia.

The Treaty of Tordesillas was a major event in the history of European exploration and colonization. It had a profound impact on the development of the Americas and the rest of the world.