5. Why is Spanish the official language of 9 of the 13 nations of South America?(1 point) Responses 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. It is the original language of the native people.
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The correct response is: The Spanish established their language when they colonized the territories.
Spanish became the dominant language in many South American countries as a result of Spanish colonization, which began in the 16th century. The other options provided are not accurate explanations for the prevalence of Spanish in these nations.
