Question

what was the long - term outcome of the treaty of tordesillas in 1494? it forced european nations to develop new colonies in the americas. it forced european nations to stop exploration of the americas. it divided newly discovered lands between spain and portugal, and portugal gained control of most of the americas. it divided newly discovered lands between spain and portugal, and spain gained control of most of the americas.

Explanation:

The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) was an agreement between Spain and Portugal to divide newly discovered lands outside Europe. It aimed to resolve disputes over territories discovered by Columbus and other explorers. Spain ended up with most of the Americas (except Brazil which went to Portugal). The first option is wrong as it wasn't about forcing new colonies. The second option is incorrect as exploration didn't stop. The third option is wrong because Spain got most of the Americas.

Answer:

It divided newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal, and Spain gained control of most of the Americas.