Between 1808 and 1826, all of the former spanish and portuguese colonies of the americas achieved independence except which two colonies?

Question

a. haiti and puerto rico

b. cuba and peurto rico

c. brazil and mexico

d. cuba and venezuela

Answer 1

The correct answer is b. cuba and puerto rico.

Cuba and Puerto Rico remained colonies under Spanish rule until the Spanish-American War in 1898, while other colonies in the Americas gained their independence during the specified period.