Spain and Portugal were the two major European countries that focused mostly on exploring and colonizing the southern continent, which is now known as South America. They were able to establish vast empires in this region through expeditions led by explorers such as Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama.
the spanish and the portuguese
The two European nations mainly responsible for colonizing Latin America were Spain and Portugal. Spain established vast colonies throughout much of Central and South America, while Portugal focused on Brazil. Their colonization efforts led to significant cultural, social, and economic changes in the region, including the spread of Christianity and the exploitation of indigenous populations. The Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494 helped to divide the newly discovered lands between the two powers.
Because America had to fight for their independence from Britain, they disliked the idea of colonizing other nations...However two groups of Americans were outspoken in their SUPPORT of imperialism.
Brazil borders all but two of the countries in South America.
in south America
The United States and Canada are the two largest countries in North America.
Spain and Portugal focused on the southern continent, with Spain predominantly exploring and colonizing South America and Portugal focusing on Brazil. France and England were more concentrated on North America during the Age of Exploration.
what two countries in north america have coastlines?
Paraguay and BoliviaBolivia and Paraguay are the only two landlocked countries in South America.
Argentina and Uruguay are two of the wealthiest countries in South America.
The first two countries that claimed Latin America were France and Portugal