What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

Multiple choice question.

A)
It divided claims in the Americas between Spain and Portugal.

B)
It gave Portugal complete control of the African slave trade.

C)
It ended a war between Portugal and England over control of North America.

D)
It limited exploration of North America to the east coast.

1 answer

A) It divided claims in the Americas between Spain and Portugal.