Similarities And Differences In European Countries During The Age Of Exploration

During the Age of Exploration many countries started to explore more and expand. The Maritime Revolution changed countries in identical and different ways. Countries had their similarities and differences. Portugal and Spain were similar in their intentions and methods but they each had their own different use of the land that the claimed during the 1500s-1600s. The Spanish and the Portuguese had many similar reasons why they explored and conquered new land. Just like any other country, the Spanish and the Portuguese spread because they wanted to spread their religion. Religion was very important in Europe overall and it affected their everyday lives. Both countries religions were Christianly so they wanted so spread it by conquering new land

The spanish and the portuguese are light and day when it comes to decide what to do when they arrive. When Spain arrives on the new land they attack the Aztecs and rule over them while the Portuguese make a peaceful greeting and grow relationships with Africa and themselves. This is important because it shows the outside world what each country will do when they find new land. While the Spanish loot the Aztecs resources and treasures, the Portuguese trade with the Africans. The Spanish had war with the Aztecs when they were trying to friendly they got raided and attacked mercilessly. When the portuguese arrived they met with the leaders of Africa and formed peace in order to create a trade treaty between them. Another difference is on how they gained wealth from finding new land. The spanish got the raided treasures and melted them so they could use it for their own purposes while the portuguese traded for new goods to bring back.The most obvious difference is where they arrived when exploring. The spanish arrived in north and south america while the portuguese arrived in Africa. Spain and Portugal may have similarities but they also do have