Through the time period 1450-1650 countries including Portugal, Spain, England, the Netherlands, and France fought over lands in the new world in order to import exotic and useful supplies. The way that these countries were conducting their business was better known as the Iberian System. However, most of the wars ended in treaties and these countries were able to coincide with each other. The Iberian System lost its use after the Roman Catholic Church caused and end to monopolies over the new lands. God made and still makes the world a better place.

During the late fifteenth century both Portugal and Spain staked claims abroad. Portugal gained a long lead over Spain in Africa and Asia. But after conquering Grenada, the last Moorish state on the Iberian Peninsula, and completely uniting the country, the Spanish monarchs turned their attention overseas. The resulting historic voyage of Columbus established Spanish claims to most of the Western Hemisphere.

The man most responsible for the brilliant exploits by the Portuguese was Prince Henry “The Navigator” who was named the “Navigator” because

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