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Which of the countries in South America were colonized by Spaniards?
Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay were colonized by the Spanish. Uruguay was also colonized by the Portuguese (which then followed Brazilian rule), and this is who the country gained independence from.
What country colonized most of Latin America?
The countries of the Middle East were colonies of a number of countries. The most were colonies of Britain, however, there were some other colonies of Portugal, Russia, the Netherlands, and France.
Why are there so many Spanish-speaking countries in South America and not only one?
In the same way that there are different countries in Europe speaking German, or French, or English. South America was colonized by the Portuguese and by the Spaniards. But they had different peoples and cultures, which gave rise to different countries.
Who colonized Central America and South America?
Spanish settlers, from Mexico City, and Panama, and Portuguese conqueror's, in Brazil.
What European countries are in south America?
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Why do so many countries in Central and South America speak Spanish?
Most of South America consisted of colonies of Spain, or had Spanish settlements, after the Spanish explorations and conquests that began in 1492. Central and South America are referred to as "Latin America" because of the Romance languages introduced there (Spanish, Portuguese, and French. In most cases, Catholicism also accompanied these European conquests. Brazil was settled by the Portuguese under the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494), and the three Guianas were colonies of England, France, and the Netherlands.
What were examples of European colonization in South America?
i don't know if it's an example, but a way its clear is because most south American countries speak spanish, which is because they were colonized originally by Spain
How did the Spanish Language Spread?
The spread of the Spanish language can be attributed to the colonization efforts of Spain in the Americas, as well as the influence of Spanish explorers, missionaries, and traders. Spanish was imposed as the official language in many of the territories under Spanish colonial rule, leading to its widespread adoption and integration into local languages. Today, Spanish is spoken by over 460 million people worldwide.
Which area in South America was controlled by the Portuguese?
None south american country was captured by Portugal. Portugal discovered and colonized Brazil, and the other countries in south america were colonized mainly by Spain.
What are the two main languages brought to south America from Europe when it was colonized?
I guess Spanish and Portugues.
Why do some south American countries not speak spanish?
South American countries where Spanish is spoken are those who were colonized by Spain. These countries are: Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela. Brazil was colonized by Portugal so they speak Portuguese Suriname was colonized by the Netherlands so they speak Dutch Guyana was colonized by the United Kingdom so they speak English French Guyana was colonized by France, so the speak French :)
Where do thay speak spanish?
In Spain or in all countries in South America. In Spain or in all countries in South America.
