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Spain and her New World Flashcards

(12 cards)

1
Q

Who constructed an imaginary line to share the New World between Spain and Portugal?

A

Pope Alexander VI

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2
Q

What was this agreement called

A

It was called the Treaty of Tordesillas

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3
Q

What side did Spain get?

A

Spain got the west of the line

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4
Q

What side did Portugal get?

A

Portugal got east of the line

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5
Q

Who was Balboa?

A

Balboa was the Spanish governor of the colony of Darien in 1514

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6
Q

Where was Darien located?

A

Darien is located in Panama

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7
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What was Balboa’s nationality?

A

Balboa nationality is known as Spanish

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8
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What made Balboa a hero in his country

A

Balboa was named a hero in his country because he explored the waters named the Southern Sea and claimed it for Spain

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9
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Who was Pedrarias?

A

Pedrarias was the new governor in Spain

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10
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Why did Pedrarias ‘set up’ Balboa

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Pedrarias set up Balboa because he was jealous of Balboa’s achievements and wanted him to be beheaded

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11
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What did Pedrarias accuse Balboa of?

A

Pedrarias accused Balboa of committing treason

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12
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Did Balboa get put to trial?

A

Yes, he was also sentenced and beheaded

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