March 5, 2017
King John II of Portugal
Pope Alexander VI
Treaty of Tordesillas
Lauren Sahadi
This article talked about the Treaty of Tordesillas and its historical context. It was a really great portrayal of the rivalry between Portugal and Spain and the events that went on during this time. This was a very well written article. It clearly explained the events that happened and painted a picture that was very easy to follow along. It was interesting to read, great job.
28/01/2024
9:08 am
Jonathan Flores
This article does a great job at being highly informative of a Treaty that likely most people do not know too much about. This treaty, as you have expertly outlined, was a fundamental document of our history that highlights some of the most important facets of human society in the Old World. With the power of he Catholic Church mentioned, it displays how important Religion is across the world, which we still see today. Additionally, this was especially interesting to me as I am a history buff and it seems that people often overlook the impact of Spain and Portugal in the history books.
28/01/2024
9:08 am
Martin Martinez
It is a bit comical that Spain and Portugal would expect other European sovereigns to recognize the Treaty de Tordesillas, given how much Spain received according to its terms. While traces of Spanish history are nothing but obvious in the Southern United States and Central/South America, it’s nice, at least for me, to be reminded of why things are the way they are in these areas.
30/01/2024
9:08 am
Fernando Milian
This is the first time I heard about the Treaty of Tordesillas. I wonder if treaties back then were more influenced by religious authority, given the significant role the Pope played in the agreement. I also have doubts about the diplomatic norms of the era. Did they have diplomacy at all? It is difficult to say if we see the way in which the great powers of the moment divided the territories that they were discovering. I learned something new today thanks to this article.
04/02/2024
9:08 am
Gaitan Martinez
I have never heard of the Treaty of Tordesillas. It was a very interesting read, it’s so crazy how a simple document is used to create laws and boundaries between nations. Again, I didn’t know about this treaty before, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. However, it’s crazy to think about that there are many others who may not know of this treaty, and it’s a significant treaty that easily impacted our world.
04/02/2024
9:08 am
Nicole Estrada
The Treaty of Tordesillas carefully situated Spain as a strong power, allowing the Pope to claim undiscovered regions despite severe opposition. This resulted in Spanish colonialism, which explains why Spanish is so prevalent in Latin America, as opposed to Brazil’s Portuguese origin. The pact emphasizes the power of Spain, Portugal, and the Papal State, stressing Portugal’s early mistake and later overshadowing by Spain. It reflects the era’s global maneuvers. I appreciated reading this article because I had no clue about this Treaty. Great work on the article it was very informative!
04/02/2024
9:08 am
Carina Martinez
This article was very informative for someone who has not heard much of the “old world” as the article mentions. Although the article was not the longest it provided a lot of detail of the history of Spain and Portugal. I did not realize the involvement Columbus had in this piece of history and claiming all the land for Spain. Very interesting!
05/02/2024
9:08 am
A’marie Pollard
I believe the Treaty of Tordesillas represents a vital moment in history, where the ambitions and power struggles of the European nations shaped the course of global exploration and colonization. It’s a reminder of the impact of geopolitical decisions on the lives of countless people across the world. The treaty’s legacy continues to reverberate through history, reminding us of the complexities and consequences of colonialism for generations to come. Thank you for taking the time to write about such a impactful moment in history!
20/02/2024
9:08 am
Maria Fernanda Guerrero
Great article! I didn’t know much about European history, but I enjoyed reading this specifically since it allowed me to conceptualize the true nature of ambition Europeans had to gain power. You gave great detail on their struggles on gaining power. The Treaty of Tordesilla was a foundation element to understand the relationship between America and Spain. Thank you for this informative piece.
01/05/2024
9:08 am
Carlos Alonzo
Good evening, I enjoy the political cartoon that shows the creation of the treaty. This was an interesting article that explores the creation of the Treaty of Tordesillas of 1494. It interesting how religion was a factor that influenced the early treaties. Primarily, I believe that the idea of Catholicism was important for the earlier treaties because this indicated a divinity to the laws.
28/01/2024
9:08 am