Politics & Government

Treaty of Zaragoza Allocates Eastern Territories

The Treaty of Zaragoza established a demarcation line between Spanish and Portuguese territories in the eastern hemisphere. Signed in 1529, it located the line 297.5 leagues east of the Moluccas, which were crucial for the spice trade. This treaty followed the earlier Treaty of Tordesillas and sought to resolve disputes over newly explored lands. The agreement reflected both countries' interests in maintaining a balance of power in overseas expansion and was a significant step in European colonialism during the Age of Discovery.

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