What effect did the Treaty of Tordesillas have on European commerce in the Eastern Hemisphere?
A. It encouraged competition among the European powers.
B. It fostered cooperation among the European powers.
C. It relieved Portugal of some competition in the region.
D. It led to Spain and Portugal fighting for control of the Indies.
Answer:C
What effect did the Treaty of Tordesillas have on European commerce in the Eastern Hemisphere?
A. It encouraged competition among the European powers. B. It fostered cooperation among the European powers. C. It relieved Portugal of some competition in the region. D. It led to Spain and Portugal fighting for control of the Indies.