The Treaty Of Tordesillas

First Event

Aug 9, 1492

In 1492 before Columbus set sail. He asked Portugal if the could sponsor his voyage. Then he asked Spain

Second Event

Aug 9, 1492

In 1492 Columbus set sail in early August 1492. In search for a shorter trade route. And a to prove that the world was round.

Third Event

Oct 8, 1492

In 1492 10 weeks later after Columbus set sail. He finally found land. Columbus thought he had reached the Indies.

Fourth Event

Jan 1, 1494

In 1494 Spain and Portugal soon became rivals. Each country tried to stop the other from claiming land. In the Americas.

Fifth Event

Jan 5, 1494

In 1494 Spain and Portugal signed the Treaty of Tordesillas. To set the imaginary line from the north pole to the south pole. This line was called the Line of Demarcation.

Sixth Event

Jan 6, 1494

In 1494 Portugal gave Spain the right to settle and trade west of the line. Portugal did the same with the east of the line. Only part of South america

Seventh Event

Jan 7, 1494

In 1494 that is the eastern half of the line is known as present day Brazil. Because of the Treaty of Tordesillas. The language and background of brazil are Portuguese.

Eighth Event

Jan 8, 1494

In 1494 that is the eastern half of the line is known as present day Brazil. Because of the Treaty of Tordesillas. The language and background of brazil are Portuguese.

Ninth Event

Jan 9, 1494

In 1494 The Treaty of Tordesillas was a treaty settling the conflicts between Spain and Portugal. And aimed at settling conflicts over new land. And it and it settled conflict over land discovered by Christopher Columbus.

Tenth Event

Jan 10, 1500

In 1500 Brazilian exploration. And settlement far west of the line of Demarcation. For Subsequent centuries laid a firm basis for Brazil.