Question

How did the line of demarcation affect settlement of south america
A.portugal got the southern part; spain got the north
B.spain got the east coast of
brazil then moved over the centuries to take over what became modern brazil
C.portugal got the east coast of brazil then moved over the centuries to take over what became modern brazil
D.spain got the bulk of the continent; portugal got the west coast

Answer 1

Answer:

C.

Explanation:

According to the Treaty of Tordesillas, which was signed in 1494 in the city of the same name in Spain, Portugal would have access and colonization rights to the eastern coast of Brazil and Africa. Spain would obtain the vast majority of the Americas. Over time, Brazil became a large and influential part of the Kingdom of Portugal and during this time and after independence expanded to become the largest country in South America in terms of both land and population.

Answer 2

Answer:

C is correct

Explanation:

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