Question

Why is Spanish the official language of 9 of the 13 nations of South America?
(1 point)
Responses

It is the original language of the native people.
It is the original language of the native people.

The Spanish established their language when they colonized the territories.
The Spanish established their language when they colonized the territories.

Spanish is easier to speak than the native languages.
Spanish is easier to speak than the native languages.

The Portuguese did not want their language spoken by foreign people.
The Portuguese did not want their language spoken by foreign people.

Answer 1

The Spanish established their language when they colonized the territories.

Explanation: Spain colonized much of South America, bringing Spanish as the language of government, religion, and education, so it became the dominant official language in most countries.