These decisions not only ignored the rights of people who lived in those lands ​ — leading to their subjugation and exploitation — ​ but also spawned centuries of conflict among nations over power and the freedom of the seas.
Penduduk asli diinjak - injak haknya, dijajah, dan diperlakukan seenaknya. Selain itu, banyak negeri memperebutkan kekuasaan dan batas perairan selama ratusan tahun.