Why did spain and portugal claim territory in the americas

Considering the benefits and drawbacks of the different types of money as well as the gold standard, do you agree or disagree with the us government’s decision to discontinue the gold standard? justify your response.

Match each treaty with its description. treatys- a the munich agreement b the pact of steel c the molotov-ribbentrop pact descriptions- 1- an alliance between germany and italy 2- an agreement between germany and the soviets dividing eastern europe 3-an agreement between germany, france, italy, and britain granting germany a small part of czechoslovakia in return for peace

"if i have seen farther than others," said newton, "it is because i have stood on the shoulders of giants." who were the giants to whom newton was referring? could this be said of any scientific accomplishment? explain.