Spain and her New World Flashcards
Who constructed an imaginary line to share the New World between Spain and Portugal?
Pope Alexander VI
What was this agreement called
It was called the Treaty of Tordesillas
What side did Spain get?
Spain got the west of the line
What side did Portugal get?
Portugal got east of the line
Who was Balboa?
Balboa was the Spanish governor of the colony of Darien in 1514
Where was Darien located?
Darien is located in Panama
What was Balboa’s nationality?
Balboa nationality is known as Spanish
What made Balboa a hero in his country
Balboa was named a hero in his country because he explored the waters named the Southern Sea and claimed it for Spain
Who was Pedrarias?
Pedrarias was the new governor in Spain
Why did Pedrarias ‘set up’ Balboa
Pedrarias set up Balboa because he was jealous of Balboa’s achievements and wanted him to be beheaded
What did Pedrarias accuse Balboa of?
Pedrarias accused Balboa of committing treason
Did Balboa get put to trial?
Yes, he was also sentenced and beheaded
