Of the Various Countries Involved in the Colonization of the Americas

question 43

Multiple Choice

Of the various countries involved in the colonization of the Americas, ________ position was marginal compared to that of its competitors and its position in the East Indian trade.

• A) Spain's
• B) Britain's
• C) the Dutch Republic's
• D) Portugal's
• E) France's

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