Question

Between 1808 and 1826, all of the former Spanish and Portuguese colonies of the Americas achieved independence except which two colonies? (1 point)

Responses
Option 1: Cuba and Venezuela

Option 2: Haiti and Puerto Rico

Option 3: Brazil and Mexico

Option 4: Cuba and Puerto Rico

Answer 1

Option 4: Cuba and Puerto Rico — both remained Spanish colonies (until 1898) while other former Spanish and Portuguese American colonies became independent by 1826.