APFIVE Early Exploration and European Rivalries
Which of the following best describes an effect of the voyages depicted on the map on European geopolitical competition during the early sixteenth century?
A
They resolved conflicts between Spain and Portugal over African trade routes
B
They led directly to permanent French settlements in New England
C
They spurred rival claims and prompted the Treaty of Tordesillas to demarcate spheres of influence
D
They established stable colonial governments under Spanish control