spain and portugal competed over territory in the americas as a result of the voyages of\no ferdinand…

spain and portugal competed over territory in the americas as a result of the voyages of\no ferdinand magellan.\no vasco da gama.\no bartolomeu dias.\no christopher columbus.

spain and portugal competed over territory in the americas as a result of the voyages of\no ferdinand magellan.\no vasco da gama.\no bartolomeu dias.\no christopher columbus.

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Christopher Columbus' voyages led to Spanish - Portuguese competition in the Americas. His discovery opened up new territories for European powers to claim. Ferdinand Magellan's expedition was later and circumnavigated the globe. Vasco da Gama and Bartolomeu Dias explored routes to India and the southern tip of Africa respectively, not directly related to the American territorial competition.

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Christopher Columbus.