Identify two other countries besides Spain that claim large amounts of land in the New World.

Answer 1

Two other countries besides Spain that claim large amounts of land in the New World are:

1. Portugal: Portugal claimed a significant portion of South America, including what is now Brazil. The Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494 divided the newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal, giving Brazil to Portugal. As a result, Portuguese settlers established colonies and introduced their language and culture in Brazil, which became the largest Portuguese-speaking country in the world.

2. France: France claimed extensive territories in the New World, particularly in North America. The French claims included parts of what is now Canada, including areas such as Quebec, Acadia, and Newfoundland. In addition, the French established settlements in the Caribbean, such as Saint-Domingue (now Haiti) and Guadeloupe. France's presence and influence in the New World continued until it eventually lost most of its territory to the British during the Seven Years' War (1756-1763).