Question

Portugal and were the top competing states during this period

Answer 1

Answer:

PORTUGAL AND BRITAIN

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Portugal and _____ were the top competing countries during this period.

Portugal and Spain were the top competing countries during this period.

• The active competitors of Portugal have been many, but the first country to give active competition during the fifteenth century was Spain.
• Vasco da Gama was the first Portuguese who explored the sea and landed on Hispaniola in 1492 A.D.
• But Spain imposed their active rivalry in every aspect towards Portugal, which made the "Treaty of Tordesillas" between them during 1494 A.D.
• But later on England, France, Dutch showed their active presence and imposed threats on Portugal during the late 15th and 16th centuries.

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