spain and portugal competed over territory in the americas as a result of the voyages of\n○ ferdinand…

spain and portugal competed over territory in the americas as a result of the voyages of\n○ ferdinand magellan.\n○ vasco da gama.\n○ bartolomeu dias.\n○ christopher columbus.

spain and portugal competed over territory in the americas as a result of the voyages of\n○ ferdinand magellan.\n○ vasco da gama.\n○ bartolomeu dias.\n○ christopher columbus.

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Brief Explanations:

Christopher Columbus' voyages led to Spanish - Portuguese competition in the Americas. His discoveries opened up new territories for European claims. Magellan's expedition was later and mainly focused on circumnavigation. Vasco da Gama and Bartolomeu Dias' voyages were more focused on finding sea - routes to Asia.

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Christopher Columbus.