European Empires (20h 49min, aug 30, 1550 y – 0h 8min, sep 5, 1550 y)
Description:
Spain & PortugalSpain and Portugal (both Catholic nations) claimed land in the New World
The Pope (the leader of the Catholic Church) drew lines separating the territories of Portugal and Spain.
The Portuguese Empire included Brazil and the west coast of Africa
The Spanish Empire controlled parts of Europe and the Americas
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Date:
20h 49min, aug 30, 1550 y
0h 8min, sep 5, 1550 y
~ 6 days