Question

4. Which European country established colonies in what are now Mexico and the

southwestern United States?
A. Spain
B. France
C. Portugal
D. England

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Spain.

Step-by-step explanation:

Spain is the correct answer because Spain colonized Mexico and today's California and hold them for a long period of time. Spain actually established in larger portion of Central and South America.

B is wrong because France colonized soil of today's Canada and were controlling Louisiana for some period.

C is wrong because Portugal established its colony in Brazil.

D. is wrong because England established colonies in North America.