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Who originally claimed Uruguay during the colonial era?
Portugal claimed Uruguay during the colonial era
Which country did America enter into war with during the sixties?
Vietnam.
When did horses enter the us?
When the first Europeans came.
Who were the first europeans to enter texas?
cabez de vaca
Who were the first Europeans to enter Las Vegas?
Spanish settlers
What type of religion did china enter into while trading with the europeans?
budosim
When did the Europeans first enter the Caribbean?
1492. Columbus actually discovered the Caribbean, not America. However, we give him credit because he was close. He actually was horrible at navigating. He thought he was going to Asia.... America is actually named after Amerigo Vespuci (that spelling might be incorrect) if you were curious :)
Why do europeans would enter trough Ellis island while most asians would enter trough Angel Island?
Most europeans went to Ellis because Europe was closer to that dock, where as Asia was closer to Angel.
When did man first enter the New World?
While it is not known for certain, there is evidence of human habitation in North America up to 20,000 years ago. Europeans came to the New World in the late 15th century.
Who is the first person gone into the Pacific ocean?
The first 'Europeans' to enter the Pacific Ocean from the east were Magellan and the other members of his expedition, by way of The Straits of Magellan which separate South America from Cape Horn. Other Europeans undoubtedly saw the Pacific earlier, after traveling from the west, including overland through China.
What nation did not enter the competitive race for colonial empire and industrial supremacy after 1870?
Spain
Can Cubans enter in America?
Cubans can enter America but they must first apply for and receive a visa and passport from the Cuban government. Without that they would enter illegally and be subject to deportation.
