Colonization of the Americas

Which country was the first to colonize the Americas?

• Portugal

• England

• France

• Spain

Which explorer is known for leading the Spanish colonization of the Americas?

• Hernán Cortés

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

Which country established colonies in present-day Florida, Texas, and California?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England

Which country established colonies in present-day Virginia, Massachusetts, and New York?

• Portugal

• France

• Spain

• England

Which country had the most successful colonization efforts in terms of establishing permanent settlements?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England

Which country had the largest number of colonies in the Americas?

• England

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

Which country established the Jamestown colony in 1607?

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

• England