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By what authority did Pope Alexander VI claim the power to give Spain nearly exclusive possession of the New World?

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The document supported Spain's strategy to ensure its exclusive right to the lands. This “Doctrine of Discovery” became the basis of all European claims

Answer:

Inter caetera

Explanation:

Inter caetera was Papal bull issued by the Pope Alexander VI in 1493 to Spain Emperor Ferdinand to claim lands in the New World in the name of Christianity. When Christopher Columbus discovered America, it was found that the inhabitants were the natives of America and they were considered to be pagan. When Columbus returned to Spain, the Pope issued the bull which allowed Spain to claim land which was either be Cape Verde Island or the Azores.

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