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Who were the first Europeans to make settlements in North America?

A. Spanish explorers.
B. Portuguese settlers.
C. French fur traders.
D. English colonists.

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Final answer:

The first Europeans to settle in North America were Spanish explorers, followed by the French and then the English. Hence the correct answer is option A

Step-by-step explanation:

The first Europeans to make settlements in North America were Spanish explorers. They established the first permanent European settlement in St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565. The French followed two decades later with settlements in Port Royal, Nova Scotia, and Quebec. The English established Jamestown in 1607 and Plymouth in 1620.

Hence the correct answer is option A

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